This is a Thai style clear soup which has all the flavours - spicy, sweet and sour. It is actually a street food, which is simply yummy and mouth watering. The prawns and mushroom brings out the authentic oriental flavor. Prawns can be substituted with boiled & shredded chicken.
You can also add some noodles to make a complete meal. A bowl of this appetizing soup gives one a soul satisfying experience. A great comfort food to lift up your spirits. It is almost like a South Indian rasam. So go ahead and give it a try by following a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 1/2 litre chicken stock
- 5-6 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 stalks of lemongrass (only the white part to be used)
- 1" galangal (Thai ginger), sliced
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp. tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. tomato sauce
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
- 1/2 cup prawns / shrimps, cleaned & deveined
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp. coriander leaves to garnish
Bring the stock to a boil. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass. Simmer on a low flame for 7-8 minutes.
Add rest of the ingredients (except lime juice and coriander leaves). Simmer further for 3-5 minutes.
Bring stock to a boil. Add kaffir lime leaves, galangal & lemongrass.
Simmer on a low flame for 7-8 minutes.
Add rest of the ingredients (except lime juice & coriander leaves). Simmer
further for 3-5 minutes.
Drizzle lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve as a light meal.
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