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Ingredients:
1 (1-pound) halibut fillet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup tamarind paste or concentrate |
3/4 cup sliced shallots |
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
3 serrano chile peppers, minced |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
8 medium tomatoes, chopped |
8 cups fish stock or broth |
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
fish sauce |
garnishes: chopped green onions and chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Combine halibut pieces, 3 tablespoons oil, and 3 tablespoons fish sauce in a large bowl; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in tamarind paste. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while fish marinates. Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl, discarding solids. Set liquid aside.
3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven; add shallots and next 4 ingredients. Sauté 5 minutes or until shallots are tender. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in fish stock and reserved tamarind liquid; bring to a boil. Stir in halibut, pineapple, and lime juice. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Serve with additional fish sauce, and garnish, if desired.
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