Dom yam gung (thai shrimp soup)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Peppercorns
3Lemon grass, stalks
3Ginger, siamese, slices
3tablespoonsLime juice
2Chilies, red, minced
8Coriander roots
4cupsFish stock
2cupsShrimp, uncooked
3tablespoonsFish sauce (nam pla)
2tablespoonsCoriander, chopped

Directions

The red chilies are also known as "prik khee nu". Puree peppercorns and coriander roots. Trim root and tough layers from lemon grass.

Thinly slice first six inches. Bring 2 c. of stock to boil. Add coriander paste and simmer while adding lemon grass, ginger and shrimp. Stir in remaining stock and bring to boil. Season with lime juice, fish sauce and chilies. Sprinkle servings with chopped coriander.