Dom Yam Gung (Thai Shrimp Soup)

Title:
Dom Yam Gung (Thai Shrimp Soup)

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Thai,
Seafood,
Soups




Ingredients:





     6    Peppercorns


     3    Lemon grass, stalks


     3    Ginger, siamese, slices


     3 tb Lime juice


     2    Chilies, red, minced


     8    Coriander roots


     4 c  Fish stock


     2 c  Shrimp, uncooked


     3 tb Fish sauce (nam pla)


     2 tb Coriander, chopped






 The red chilies are also known as "prik khee nu".


 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.


 


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