Fish Soup Tonga

Name: Fish Soup Tonga
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 500g reef fish, pieces; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 cups water; 2 slices ginger; 1 onion, quartered; 1 lime, juiced; Salt to taste; 2 green onions

Fish Soup (fish soop)

Tongan Fish and Coconut Soup

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 262 kcal

Reef fish simmered in coconut milk with ginger and lime. A nourishing island soup.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 6.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: green onion, lime

Accompaniments: rice

Ingredients

500g reef fish, pieces
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
2 slices ginger
1 onion, quartered
1 lime, juiced
Salt to taste
2 green onions

Instructions

1
Boil water with ginger and onion.
2
Add coconut milk.
3
Add fish pieces.
4
Simmer 12 minutes.
5
Season with salt and lime.
6
Garnish with green onion.

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Did You Know?

Fish soup is considered a cure-all in Tongan traditional medicine.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

green onion, lime

Accompaniments

rice

The Story Behind Fish Soup Tonga

Fish soups have nourished Tongans for thousands of years. Adding coconut milk creates a richer, more satisfying version of the clear broth.

The soup is considered healing and given to the sick and those recovering from illness.

Fish soup represents Tongan food-as-medicine traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal, healing 📜 Origins: Ancient

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