1 qt water
2 stalks lemon grass, cut into 1 1/2, lengths
4 kaffir lime leaves, each torn off c, enter spine
1 large shallot, peeled, sliced
6 small thai chiles or
2 serrano chiles, sliced lengthwise
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined,, tails left on
1/2 cup canned straw mushrooms
3 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 small firm tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 tbsp chopped pak chee farang
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Tom Yam Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Soup)
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Some Asian markets now carry bags of pak chee farang leaves. If you
can't get them, omit, or add a little more cilantro. In some markets
they are labled with their Vietnamese name, ngo gal.
Place water in 3-quart saucepan. Add lemon grass, line leaves and
shallot and bring to boil. Add chiles and shrimp. Cook 2 minutes. Add
straw mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce and salt. Add tomato and cook
just until heated, not soft.
Turn unstrained soup into serving bowl. (Do not eat lemon grass and
lime leaves.) Top with pak chee farang and cilantro leaves.
Each serving contains about: 91 calories; 892 milligrams sodium; 86
milligrams cholesterol; 1 gram fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams
protein; 0.77 grams fiber.
Serves: 4
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