Spicy Shrimp Soup or Tom Yum Goong

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Course : Stir-fry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1/2 pound shrimp -- shelled and cleaned
4 cups water
1/2 cup straw mushrooms -- canned
5 medium kaffir lime leaves
6 tablespoons lime juice
6 tablespoons fish sauce, squid brand
1 stalk lemon grass -- cut in 1 inch lengths lower 1/3 portion
1 piece golonga root -- sliced
4 stalks green onions -- chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
1 medium thai chili peppers -- optional
1/4 teaspoon chili in oil
 

Preparation:

Shell shrimp or prawns(preferred) and reserve shells. Rinse prawns and shells. Place shells in a pot with the 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Strain stock and discard shells. Add lime leaves, golonga, and lemon grass to stock and simmer for awhile. Add fish sauce, cook a few minutes more. Add shrimp and do not stir. Add chili oil, Add mushrooms. Put lime juice in bowl add soup and garnish with cilantro, chili peppers, and onions.