curry
Sour Curry
แกงส้ม
Medium
Gaeng Som is a sharp, sour, water-based curry without coconut milk — made with tamarind or sour fruits, vegetables, and fish or prawns. It has a bracing, tangy flavour unlike any other Thai curry.
Key Ingredients
- sour curry paste
- tamarind
- fish or prawns
- vegetables
- fish sauce
Where to Try It
Central and southern Thai home cooking; Isan and southern restaurants.
Tips
- The sourness level varies dramatically by region — southern gaeng som is significantly more intense than Bangkok versions.