Tom Yam Kung, Delicious, Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 quart chicken broth
1/2 lb fresh shrimp
4 oz sliced mushrooms
2 stalks lemongrass
6 -8 fresh lime leaves
8 tbsp fresh cilantro
2 tsp chili paste ( adjust to taste)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 -3 fresh jalapenos , more if you like hotter (sliced or diced)
2 green onions (sliced )
2 tbsp fish sauce (i used que huong sodium 730 mg. per 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp fresh galangal root (about 1/8th inch slice)
1 tsp sugar

Directions:

Take the fresh shrimp and remove the heads and set aside, remove the shell then devein the shrimp, discard the shells. With a heavy object bruise the sides of the lemon grass, I use a meat tenderizer. Then cut into 2-3 inch sections. Take the lime leaves and make 3 to 5 slices each side.Slice the galangal in about 1/8 sections. Take a 12 inch square piece of cheese clothplace the lemongrass, shrimp heads and galangal in the center tie it shut with some string. This makes it much easier for when you eat, no suprises.
2Add chicken broth, fish sauce and ,lime leaves cheese cloth spice bag into pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3Uncover the pot add jalapeno's, onion and sugar.
4Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add chile paste,and fresh mushrooms. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Add green onions and shrimp simmer for 1 minute.
5Turn off the heat and add lime juice and garnish with coriander or cilantro.
6Test for saltiness and sourness. If required, adjust with more fish sauce Salt) and lime (sour).Discard spice bag and enjoy. ,.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	159.99 Kcal (670 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.18g	11%
Cholesterol	21.92mg	7%
Sodium	1481.09mg	62%
Potassium	342.01mg	7%
Total Carbs	21.53g	7%
Sugars	3.15g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.18g	13%
Protein	4.78g	10%
Vitamin C	43.5mg	72%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	53mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.81 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.28g	11%
Cholesterol	6.96mg	7%
Sodium	470.37mg	62%
Potassium	108.62mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.84g	7%
Sugars	1g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	13%
Protein	1.52g	10%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	72%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	16.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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