Com Yam Gung (Thai Shrimp Soup)

Title:
Com Yam Gung (Thai Shrimp Soup)

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Thai,
Shellfish




Ingredients:





     6    Peppercorns


     8    Coriander roots


     3    Stalks lemon grass


     4 c  Fish stock


     3    Slices siamese ginger


     2 c  Uncooked shrimp


     3 tb Lime juice


     3 tb Fish suace (nam pla)


     5    Red chilies (prik khee nu),


          Minced


     2 tb Chopped coriander






 Contributed to the echo by: BOYD NARON DOM YAM GUNG (THAI SHRIMP SOUP)


 Puree peppercorns and coriander roots. Trim root and tough layers from


 lemon grass. Thinly slice first six inches. Bring 2 c. of stock to boil.


 Add coriander paste and simmer while adding lemon grass, ginger and shrimp.


 Stir in remaining stock and bring to boil. Season with lime juice, fish


 sauce and chilies. Sprinkle servings with chopped coriander.


 


 Makes 5-1/2 cups, 4 to 5 servings.


 


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