Kaeng som
Kaeng som, gaeng som (Thai: แกงส้ม, pronounced [kɛ̄ːŋ sôm]), Asam rebus, or Thai/Lao/Malaysian sour curry is a sour and spicy fish curry or soup with vegetables popular in Southeast Asia. The curry is characteristic for its sour taste, which comes from tamarind (makham). The recipe uses palm sugar (Thai: น้ำตาลปี๊บ, namtan pip) to sweeten the curry.
Traditional kaeng som with drumstick pods | |
| Place of origin | Laos, Malaysia, Thailand |
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| Region or state | Central, Southern Thailand, Northern Malaysia, Laos |
| Associated cuisine | Laos, Malaysia, Thailand |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Fish and vegetables |
| Variations | Lao Kaeng som, Malaysian Asam rebus, Thai Kaeng som |
| Other information | Usually served with steamed rice |
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