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8. Burmese Bouillabaisse Recipe

Burmese Bouillabaisse

218kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
A seafood stew with fish, shrimp, mussels, clams, and crab with a rich and fragrant base.
Servings 8 people
Course Dinner, Main Course, Stew
Cuisine Myanmar

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. mixed seafood (such as shrimp, mussels, squid, and fish)
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp lemongrass, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board and Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon and Ladle
  • Serving bowls

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, ginger, garlic, onion, and tomato, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the turmeric, paprika, coriander, and cumin seeds, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the fish or vegetable stock, water, tamarind paste, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Add the mixed seafood to the pot, cover, and simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Ladle the soup into 8 serving bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving1bowlCalories218kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein28gFat6gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol107mgSodium770mgPotassium629mgFiber1gSugar4g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make the broth ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Use a food processor or blender to chop the vegetables for the soup for quicker preparation.
Use frozen mixed seafood for convenience and to save time on prep.
Serve with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread to sop up the delicious broth.

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