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Tom Yum Goong – Thai Shrimp Soup

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This Thai main features Shrimp. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 340.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Thai main features Shrimp. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 16 lg Shrimp
Directions
  1. 1
    Shells from the shrimp, -including heads, if -available 5 c Water 2 Stems fresh Lemongrass -(bottom 1/3 of stalk) 1/2 Inch piece Siamese Ginger -(Galanga), sliced in -slivers 3 sm Hot red chilies, seeds and -ribs removed 2 Coriander roots Salt to taste 6 sm Fresh Kaffir Lime Leaves 4 tb Nam Pla (fish sauce) 4 tb To 5 tb Lemon Juice 1 tb Lime Juice 1 cn Straw Mushrooms, drained 2 Stems fresh Coriander Leaves -for
  2. 2
    garnish Shell and devein shrimp, reserving heads and shells.
  3. 3
    Place shells and heads in a large saucepan.
  4. 4
    Add water, lemongrass and Siamese ginger.
  5. 5
    Using a mortar and pestle, pound two of the chilies with the coriander roots and add to pan.
  6. 6
    Add the salt and five of the lime leaves, shredded into little pieces.
  7. 7
    Bring the soup to a boil and simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8
    Strain stock into a clean pan.
  9. 9
    Don't panic if it doesn't taste wonderful at this point because the seasoning adjustments will
  10. 10
    make a big difference.
  11. 11
    A few minutes before serving, bring the stock to a boil, add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Add the Nam Pla, lemon and lime juices and the straw mushrooms.
  13. 13
    Adjust seasoning.
  14. 14
    The flavor should be tangy.
  15. 15
    Serve in bowls garnished with strips of remaining chili, shredded lime leaf and coriander leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 340.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 608.0mg203%
Sodium 1252.0mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 80.0g160%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, goong, main, seafood, shrimp, simmering, soup, thai, title, tom, yum
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