Canh tép tươi nấu khế | Sweet & Sour soup with tiny shrimp and starfruit

By Helen's Recipes Published: April 12, 2024

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Ready In: 35 mins

  • Yield: 3-4 Servings

Shrimp soup with star fruit is a delicious rustic dish with a unique flavor, combining the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp with the slight tanginess of star fruit, making it perfect for the summer.

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Ingredients
Instructions
  • Rinse the fresh shrimp thoroughly and drain.
  • Cut the tomato into wedges. Peel the edges of starfruit, and slice crosswise thinly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pot, add thinly sliced shallot and sauté until fragrant. Add tomato and star fruits, stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add the fresh shrimp. Season with seasoning powder, MSG (if using), and fish sauce. Stir well for about 3 minutes, then add 600ml of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until cooked. Turn off the heat, add chopped water spinach into the soup, and it's ready to serve.
  • Serve hot with rice.