RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Ka Diam Dua (Pineapple Fish Chowder)

Ingredients :

1 1/2 lb

1/4 cup

2 cloves

1/2 cup

2 qt

1 tsp

1

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

1/4 tsp

3 tbsp

1 lb

2 tbsp

2 tbsp

1 can (#2)

Fish (carp, sea bass, etc.)

Oil

Garlic (minced)

Onion (minced)

Water

Grated orange rind

Bay leaf

Dried ground chili peppers

Anise

Saffron

Dry sherry

Raw shrimp (shelled, deveined and cut in half)

Cornstarch

Soy sauce

Pineapple (crushed)

1. Remove the skin of the fish and cut into bite-sized pieces

2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic and onions 10 minutes

3. Stir in the water orange rind. bay leaf, chili peppers, anise, saffron and sherry and bring to a boil and add the fish

4. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes

5. Add the shrimp and cook over low heat 10 minutes

6. Mix the cornstarch with the soy sauce and a little water to make a smooth paste and stir into the soup until thickened

7. Add the pineapple and cook 5 minutes longer

8. Taste for seasoning and discard the bay leaf

9. Serve with boiled rice