Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup)
A tangy tamarind broth crowded with pineapple, okra, tomato, and tofu. Light, sour, and loaded with fibrous vegetables.
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- 350 g Firm tofu
- 2 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 2 Tomato
- 250 g Okra
- 100 g Bean sprouts
- 15 g Cilantro
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 150 g Pineapple (optional)
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)
Method
- Cube the tofu and okra, wedge the tomatoes, and dissolve the tamarind in hot water.
- Fry the garlic in the oil, add water and the tamarind broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the tofu, okra, tomato, pineapple, and sprouts and simmer 8 minutes.
- Season with soy and finish with cilantro.
About Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup)
Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 2.
Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup): frequently asked questions
Is Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup) take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out pineapple, light soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Sour Soup) make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.