4 SERVINGS
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INGREDIENTS
- 1.2 l chicken broth
- 10 tiger shrimp (peeled, tails left on)
- 3 fresh stalks of lemongrass, pounded and cut into pieces
- 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 4 slices of galangal
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
- 200 g enoki mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: fresh coriander for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- 2Add mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- 3Stir in the chili paste and fish sauce. Finally, add the shrimp – they cook in just 2–3 minutes.
- 4Finish with lime juice. Taste and adjust the balance between salty, sour, and spicy flavors.
- 5Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with coriander (if using). Serve with steamed jasmine rice to taste.
Tip
If you have shrimp with heads available, first boil the heads in the broth for extra umami flavor. Strain before serving.