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Tom Yum Kung

( Thai Prawn Soup With Lemon Grass )

   
 
6 ea Big size peeled shrimps
3 cups Chicken stock
5-6 ea Thai chilies
2-3 ea Kaffir leaves
1 stalk Fresh lemongrass
1 stalk Stalk green onion
1 tbsp Chili Oil
3 tbsp Lime juice
1 tbsp Fish sauce
   
 

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken stock in a medium size pot, bring to boil
2. Add lemongrass, chilies, and chili oil to the pot, then add shrimps. Boil until the shrimps are done (about 2 minutes). Remove from the stove.
3. Add in the fish sauce, lime juice, kaffir leaves, and green onion.
4. Ground dry red chili can be used instead of fresh chilies, add 1 teaspoon in the pot.
5. If you prefer thicker soup, add 1/2 box of low-fat milk before removing the pot from the stove.