Creamy Tom Yam Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp) Recipe
Category
Soups and Stews
Cusine
Thai
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How to make?
Ingredients
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped for garnish
1 can coconut milk
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a very gentle boil over medium heat. Adjust the temperature so that the liquid is barely simmering. Add the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the broth; continue to monitor the temperature. Add the mushrooms and stir in the Nam Prik Pao. Add fish sauce, followed by crushed chilies.
