This dish goes back hundreds of years, according to one author. The Thai people love pineapples for their sweet-sour taste.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lbs fish fillets
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 20-oz drained crushed pineapple
• 1C coconut milk
• 2 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• Mint or cilantro for garnish

Preparation:

1. In a wok (or large skillet) heat oil for one minute
2. Add fish, garlic, and ginger, cook stirring constantly for 3 minutes (until fish becomes white)
3. Add pineapple, coconut milk, fish sauce, pepper, sugar, and cayenne and stir well.
4. Cook for another two minutes, stirring vigorously, until fish flakes easily.
5. Serve over hot rice noodles. Garnish with mint or cilantro.

Serves 6-8