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Sorong Sour Fish Soup

Ikan Kuah Asam Sorong

A Sorong soup of fresh sea fish in a clear broth, soured with bilimbi and lime. Good with papeda or rice.

Time
35 min
Serves
4 people
Origin
Southwest Papua
Type
Fish & Seafood
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Ingredients

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Aromatics

How to Make

  1. Boil the water with the shallots, garlic, turmeric, lemongrass and lime leaves.

  2. Add the fish, bilimbi and salt.

  3. Cook 10 minutes until the fish is done.

  4. Add the chillies, tomato and basil and serve.

Kitchen tip

Very fresh sea fish is the key to this soup.

Questions

Where does Sorong Sour Fish Soup come from?

Ikan Kuah Asam Sorong is a traditional dish from Southwest Papua (capital: Sorong), in the Papua region of Indonesia.

How long does Sorong Sour Fish Soup take to make?

It takes about 35 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Sorong Sour Fish Soup?

Very fresh sea fish is the key to this soup.

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