Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound raw shrimp
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 stalks lemon grass
1/3 cup thai fish sauce -- nam pla
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
4 hot small red chilies -- seeded & minced, up
-- to 6
1 bunch scallions -- green tops only,
-- thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro |
Preparation:
Peel shrimp, reserve shells and set both aside. Heat oil in stockpot, add shrimp shells, and fry until they are bright pink. Add 8 cups water and bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Strain and return the broth to the pot discarding the shrimp shells. Add lemon grass, raw shrimp, Thai fish sauce and lime juice, and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes and skim off any foam. Just before serving, add the coconut milk, red chilis, green onion and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning---you may like more coconut milk or salt. Enjoy. |
