Tom Yum Kha shrimp Soup
Ingredients
- Shrimp20 oz
- Lemongrass3 stalks
- Chili pepper · roasted4 + 3 tbsp
- Garlic6
- Kaffir lime10
- Galangal1 piece
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Onion1
- Oyster mushroom8 oz
- Tomato2
- Sugar2 tsp
- Fish sauce6 tbsp
- Lime5 tbsp
- Cilantro½ cups
- Coconut milk⅔ cups
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp, removing shells and heads, and keep the heads and shells for the broth. Set the shrimp meat aside.
- In a large pot, combine the shrimp heads and shells with the lemongrass, bird's eye chilies, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chicken broth and water.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Strain the broth through a fine strainer, discarding the solids and keeping only the liquid.
- Return the strained broth to the pot, add the onion and mushrooms, and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato wedges and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the shrimp meat and cook for 2 minutes, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the sugar, fish sauce, Thai roasted chili paste and coconut milk, then add the lime juice and simmer for 1 more minute.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Summarized from Cafe Delites's video. Watch it for the details.
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