Here’s a flavorful recipe for Thai Coconut Fish Soup
🐟 Thai Coconut Fish Soup
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass), cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to spice level)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional for extra heat)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or bok choy (optional)
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Sauté Aromatics
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Build the Broth
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Fish
- Add fish chunks and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- If using spinach or bok choy, stir it in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Finish & Serve
- Stir in lime juice and taste—adjust with more fish sauce, soy sauce, or lime if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or cilantro and sliced chili.
- Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or enjoy on its own.