is a southern Thai sour curry with fish. The curry is based on a paste made from tamarind, chilis
and other ingredients. Often various vegetables are cooked in a Gaeng Som as well, such as lotus stems or taro stems, which are able to absorb a lot of liquid.
Name
Gaeng Som Phak Dai Plaa (แกงส้มปักษ์ใต้ปลา)
Gaeng ()
Curry, Soup
Som ()
sour
Phak Dai ()
Southern Thailand (cultural)
Plaa ()
Fish (General)
Alternative names
Kaeng Som Plaa
Uses
Krueang Gaeng Som Phak Dai
Recipes
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