Southern Thai Sour Curry with Fried Tilapia and Papaya

Name: Southern Thai Sour Curry with Fried Tilapia and Papaya
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: Serves 2-3 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole fried tilapia; 2 tablespoons Southern Thai curry paste; 1 small green papaya; 1 handful Thai water spinach (morning glory); 1 small cup tamarind paste

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Bangkok/Thailand

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Bangkok/Thailand

Focusing on making sour curry, not politics! 🧡😋

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Ingredients

25 minutes

Serves 2-3 servings

1whole fried tilapia
2 tablespoonsSouthern Thai curry paste
1small green papaya
1 handfulThai water spinach (morning glory)
1small cup tamarind paste

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Steps

25 minutes

1

Cut the tilapia into pieces and fry until crispy. Set aside.
2

Bring water to a boil. Add the Southern Thai curry paste and season with fish sauce and sugar.
3

Slice the papaya into medium-thick pieces (about 1 1/4 inches or 3 cm), remove all seeds, and wash thoroughly. Add to the pot with the curry paste. Cook until the papaya turns translucent, then add the tamarind paste. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
4

Add the Thai water spinach and gently stir just until it wilts, then turn off the heat.
5

Spoon half the soup into a bowl, add the fried tilapia pieces, then pour in more soup and vegetables until the bowl is full. Serve with rice and enjoy! 😋