Spicy Shrimp Soup Or Tom Yum Goong
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Course : Shrimp
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 medium golonga root -- sliced
4 stalks green onions -- chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon 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.

 

Nutritional Information:

126 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (30% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 90mg Cholesterol; 120mg Sodium