Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Delicious light yet filling soup. My son's favorite when eating Thai food. He begged for me to cook it at home. Found this recipe on modifed it slightly - yummy! Ingredients:
6 cups pork stock or 6 cups chicken stock |
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot |
2 large shallots, minced and crushed |
1 celery, chopped fine |
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces |
1 1/4 cups cooked rice |
1/2 lb minced ground pork |
2 tablespoons thai fish sauce |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop |
firm tofu, cut into cubes (optional) |
sliced scallion (optional) |
1 sprig fresh cilantro, to taste (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency.
3. Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork, cilantro, fish sauce and lime juice and simmer 5 minutes more.
4. Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
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