Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup - Tom Yum Goong |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A classic Thai soup. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil |
4 cloves garlic, crushed |
1 small red onion, finely chopped |
7 cups water |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2 inch lengths |
1 (1 inch) piece fresh galangal root |
3 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced (amount optional) |
3 fresh green chilies, thinly sliced (amount optional) |
4 kaffir lime leaves, scored (if using dry, soak in warm water until pliable) |
1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined |
6 tablespoons fish sauce |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a pot with garlic until aromatic; add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is light brown.
2. Add the water and bring to a boil.
3. Add black pepper, lemongrass, galangal, chiles, and lime leaves; return to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
4. Place shrimp in the pot along with the fish sauce and lime juice.
5. Simmer for 3 more minutes, or until shrimp are firm and cooked.
6. Garnish soup with fresh cilantro before serving.
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