The World’s Most Delicious Fish Soups: A Sweet and Sour Vietnamese Delicacy
Canh Chua Cá is a delightful term encompassing a variety of Vietnamese fish soups, each a burst of sweet, spicy, and sour flavors. The magic lies in the tamarind-based broth, often enhanced with pineapple, tomatoes, okra, bean sprouts, and other vegetables—a true feast for the senses. While catfish is the most common choice, carp, snakehead fish, eels, and even salmon make their way into certain variations, each bringing its unique texture and taste. This flavorful soup is usually garnished with cilantro and served with a side of rice, as detailed by the culinary experts at TasteAtlas. A true culinary journey, Canh Chua Cá and its cousins, including the sweet and sour tamarindra soup (Canh Chua) and the ca linh fish and river hemp flower hot pot (Lẩu Cá Linh Bông Diên Diển), showcase the vibrant flavors of Vietnam, especially the Mekong Delta region. Speaking of global flavors, did you know that TasteAtlas, an encyclopedia of flavors and a world atlas of traditional dishes, has rank...