Buddhist Tamarind and Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

300 g tofu
1/4 cup tamarind pulp, dissolved in
1 cup hot water
150 g okra, whole or chopped into 1 inch lengths
5 cups water
3/4 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1 stalk leek, washed and chopped
3 tbsp sugar
2 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and cut into wedges
1 tsp soy sauce
salt
50 ml vegetable oil
50 g chopped shallots
100 g bean sprouts
12 leaves fresh asian basil
6 sprigs ngo om or 6 sprigs coriander (known as ngo om in vietnamese)
2 -6 serrano chilies, minced

Directions:

Dissolve the tamarind in the water.
Strain it through a fine sieve.
Reserve the thick tamarind water.
Discard the seeds and pulp.
Boil the tamarind liquid with 5 cups of water in a large pot.
Add okra, tomato wedges and pineapple.
Boil vigorously for 3 minutes.
Lower flame and add the leek, salt and sugar.
Bring to a boil.
Add the tofu cubes and soy sauce.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Check the seasoning.
Serve in individual bowls garnished with drops of vegetable oil, shallots, bean sprouts, basil leaves, corriander and chillies.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	558.2 Kcal (2337 kJ)
Calories from fat	318.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.44g	55%
Sodium	158.23mg	7%
Potassium	777.78mg	17%
Total Carbs	47.49g	16%
Sugars	29.73g	119%
Dietary Fiber	9.09g	36%
Protein	21.95g	44%
Vitamin C	37mg	62%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	515.3mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.29 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.08g	55%
Sodium	18.22mg	7%
Potassium	89.58mg	17%
Total Carbs	5.47g	16%
Sugars	3.42g	119%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	36%
Protein	2.53g	44%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	62%
Iron	0.8mg	39%
Calcium	59.3mg	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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