Spicy Shrimp Soup or Tom Yum Goong

Course :	Stir-fry
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1/2	pound	shrimp -- shelled and cleaned
4	cups	water
1/2	cup	straw mushrooms -- canned
5	medium	kaffir lime leaves
6	tablespoons	lime juice
6	tablespoons	fish sauce, squid brand
1	stalk	lemon grass -- cut in 1 inch lengths lower 1/3 portion
1	piece	golonga root -- sliced
4	stalks	green onions -- chopped
1/4	cup	fresh cilantro -- chopped
1	medium	thai chili peppers -- optional
1/4	teaspoon	chili in oil

Preparation:

Shell shrimp or prawns(preferred) and reserve shells. Rinse prawns and shells. Place shells in a pot with the 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Strain stock and discard shells. Add lime leaves, golonga, and lemon grass to stock and simmer for awhile. Add fish sauce, cook a few minutes more. Add shrimp and do not stir. Add chili oil, Add mushrooms. Put lime juice in bowl add soup and garnish with cilantro, chili peppers, and onions.