Samlor cha kroeung (bitter vegetable soup with kroeung)

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil, add the kroeung and let it simmer for five minutes so the aromas release.
2. Dissolve the tamarind paste in a little hot water, strain it and pour it into the broth with the fish sauce and palm sugar.
3. Add the eggplant cut into pieces and the green beans, then simmer over medium heat for about ten minutes.
4. Stir in the washed bitter greens and the fish cut into large chunks, then cook another 5 to 7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
5. Adjust the seasoning, add the sliced chili and serve hot, with Thai basil if you have some.