Ingredients
2 Stems fresh coriander leaves
15oz Straw mushrooms, drained
1 T Lime juice
5 T Lemon juice
4 T Nam pla (fish sauce)
6 sm Fresh kaffir lime leaves
Salt to taste
2 Coriander roots ribs removed
3 sm Hot red chilies, seeds andin slivers
ginger (galanga), sliced
1 Half-inch piece Siamese (bottom 1/3 of stalk)
2 Stems fresh lemongrass
5c Water
16 lg Shrimp for garnish
Instructions
Note: Save shells from the shrimp, including heads, if available.
This is the quintessential Thai soup aromatic, flavorful, citrus-scented, delicious.
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Serves four.
Shell and devein shrimp, reserving heads and shells.
Place shells and heads in a large saucepan.
Add water, lemongrass and Siamese ginger.
Using a mortar and pestle, pound two of the chilies with the coriander roots and add to pan.
Add the salt and five of the lime leaves, shredded into little pieces.
Bring the soup to a boil and simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes.
Strain stock into a clean pan.
Don’t panic if it doesn’t taste wonderful at this point because the seasoning adjustments will make a big difference.
A few minutes before serving, bring the stock to a boil, add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the nam pla, lemon and lime juices and the straw mushrooms.
Adjust seasoning.
The flavor should be tangy.
Serve in bowls garnished with strips of remaining chili, shredded lime leaf and coriander leaves.
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