Tom Yum Kung

Tom Yum Kung


1. Pour stock and lime juice into a deep cooking pot.

2. Place lemongrass in a food processor and process until finely grated. Add to pot. The bulb can be thrown into the pot for additional flavor (remove before serving).

3. Add the galanga powder to the pot.

4. Add garlic, chilies, peppers, and Kaffir leaves (or lime peel). Bring to a mild boil.

5. Add the mushrooms and shrimp. Gently simmer 'til shrimp is pink.

6. Turn down the heat to low then add the coconut milk and fish sauce. Taste to adjust seasonings, adding more chilies and/or fish sauce (instead of salt) as desired.

7. Serve in bowls with cilantro sprinkled over. And on the side, steamed jasmine rice and quarters of fresh lime.

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