Shrimp in Hot Lime Leaf Broth

"A delicious, simple to make, soup. Adapted from 'Hot Sour Salty Sweet' by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Over medium heat, bring the broth and lemongrass to a boil in a medium pot; add the lime leaves and chiles, bring it back to a boil and let cook, gently, for 5 minutes; add the mushrooms, return to a vigorous boil and add the shrimp.
  • Cook for 1 minute, or until the shrimp have turned pink.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice and fish sauce; taste and adjust flavor with fish sauce or salt if needed.
  • Serve in small bowls.

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  1. the thai name of this dish is tom yum gai. I like to serve it with fresh chopped tomatoes and cillantro added to each bowl just before serving.
     
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