Tongkol and Tamarind Soup

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Soup-based dishes are always a special treat at home when breaking the fast. Whether sipped with a spoon or stirred and enjoyed with rice, they’re a special treat to prepare.




Hi, foodie lovers! I’m so excited to invite you to prepare a home-style meal my way. Today, I’ll guide you through making one of my favorite fish dishes. As it happens, I grilled this fish yesterday—and I had an extra one. So I saved it, planning to make a soup dish like this. This dish is simple, but trust me, it’s incredibly delicious and can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

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This fish soup recipe comes from my mother; it’s her favorite soup. She uses fresh star fruit for the sour flavor—simple, yet it’s the kind of dish that makes everyone at home eat plenty of rice.




Ingredients


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1 skipjack tuna
5 bird’s eye chilies
3 star fruits
2 shallots
3 kaffir lime leaves
4 tamarind pods
½ teaspoon salt




Instructions


Bring water to a boil, then add the star fruits, chopped shallots, and kaffir lime leaves.


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Coarsely grind the bird’s eye chilies, salt, and tamarind pods with a mortar and pestle. Boil and add to the pot.


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Remove the star fruit, crush it, and return it to the pot.


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Finally, add the pre-boiled mackerel, stir, and cook until it comes to a boil. Don’t forget to adjust the seasoning; once it tastes right, it’s ready to serve.


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Result


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Tara, look at the result—it looks so appetizing, doesn’t it? This soup is perfect for anyone who’s feeling under the weather. In my opinion, it’s my go-to meal when I have a fever or a cold. Not only is it delicious on its own, but it’s also delicious when served with rice.


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It has a savory flavor with a refreshingly tangy kick from the fresh beliming wuluh, which makes it even more delicious. In my opinion, this is a simple fish soup, but it can be a go-to dish anytime with this simple recipe.




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