Thai hot & sour shrimp soup* bwht68a

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShrimp, pld and deveined
cupWater
4Kaffir lime leaves (Bai Magr
2Stalks lemongrass, cut 1\"
Pces & smashed. Use 2\" frm
Base only. Discard leaves
½cupCnd straw mushrooms,or fresh
2tablespoonsLime juice
3tablespoonsFish sauce (Nam Pla)
1teaspoonThai red curry paste
2teaspoonsOr tst, slcd rd & grn chilis
1tablespoonChopped cilantro leaves

Directions

*Tom Yum Goong DIRECTIONS: 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. From Gail Shimizu. MM:MK VMXV03A.