Tom-Yam-Goong

Tom-Yam-Goong (Spicy prawn soup)ต้มยำกุ้งMain Ingredients: prawns, straw mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, roasted chilli paste, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh chillies


Ingredients:
For 2 servings

5-7 ..........................................prawns

120g. (4 oz.) ..........................straw mushrooms

1-2 .........................................lemongrass

3-4 ........................................kaffir lime leaves

1 tbs. ....................................roasted chilli paste

2 tbs. ...................................fish sauce

3 tbs. ..................................lime juice

3-4 .....................................fresh chillies

4 cups ...............................water

coriander leaves, red chillies and kaffir lime leaves for garnishing


Preparation:

1. Clean and devein the prawns. Cut lengthwise down the center of the prawns, but do not cut all the way through.

2. Rinse the mushrooms and trim the base off. Dry well, and cut in halves.

3. Bring the water to a boil. Add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves; then add the prawns and mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

4. Remove from heat, season with roasted chilli paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and chillies.

5. Garnish with red chillies, kaffir lime leaves and coriander leaves.
Note : Coconut milk can be substitued with milk to enrich creamy flavour to the soup.