Recipe name:
Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup Tom Yum Goong
Recipe category:
Soups
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Recipe details: Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong)
1 c Shrimp, peeled & deveined 3 1/2 c Water 4 Kaffir lime leaves 2 Stalks lemongrass -- cut into 1" pieces -- and smashed. Use 2" from -- base only. Discard leaves 1/2 c Straw mushrooms -- (canned or fresh) 2 tb Lime juice 3 tb Fish sauce (Nam Pla) 1 ts Thai red curry paste 2 ts Sliced red & green chilis -- (or to taste) 1 tb Chopped cilantro leaves In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the curry paste, lime leaves and lemongrass. Bring to a boil again and add shrimps and mushrooms. Cook just until the shrimps are done but not overcooked. Stir in fish sauce and remove from heat. Spoon the soup into a serving bowl and add lime juice, stir to mix well. Sprinkle chilies and cilantro leaves before serving. Serve hot with cooked rice. Makes 2 servings. NOTE: Boneless chicken pieces may be used instead of shrimps. Omit the chilies if desired. Additional fish sauce may also be added to the soup at the table. |