After buying some lemongrass, I thought back to Thai food since they regularly use lemongrass. Hot and Sour Soup is a favorite of James, and Tom Yum is the Southeast Asian version. So why not make Tom Yum Noodle Soup? Well, I think I will! This noodle soup is a bit more complex than most, but it's well worth the time and effort. Also, I minced (or tried to mince) the lemongrass. I'd recommend just chopping it up and then straining it. I actually ended up straining it, so just slicing a few times would have saved quite a bit of time compared to mincing. Same goes for ginger. I would have grated or chopped it up well. Except after "mincing" the lemongrass, I didn't feel like it. :)
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Tom Yum
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 2 servings
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| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
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| 2 servings | rice noodles | ||||
| 3 cups | water or stock | ||||
| 77 grams | 1.5 stalks | lemongrass | |||
| 1 tablespoon | lime juice | ||||
| 1/2 pound | shrimp, shelled and cleaned | ||||
| 2 tablespoons | fish sauce | ||||
| 1/2 teaspoon | chili pepper flakes | ||||
| 1 tablespoon | 3 cloves | garlic, minced | |||
| 1/2 cup | tomatoes, diced | ||||
| 85 grams | 1/2 cup | shiitake mushrooms, sliced | |||
| 184 grams | 1 | bell pepper, sliced | |||
| 1 cup | coconut milk | ||||
| 1 tablespoon | cilantro | ||||
| 2 teaspoons | chilies or chili pepper sauce | ||||
| 2 tablespoons | brown sugar | ||||
| 1.5 ounces | ginger, sliced | ||||
| 87 grams | 1/2 cup | onions, sliced | |||
| 56 grams | 1 | carrot, sliced |
Methods:
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1. Gather all materials. |
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2. Boil lemongrass and ginger in stock. |
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3. Strain to remove lemongrass and ginger. |
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4. Add onions, mushrooms, and chili peppers, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce to stock. |
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5. Stir in shrimp, bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots. |
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6. Stir in remaining materials and bring to a boil. |
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I love hot and sour soup! This is just what I need on these chilly nights.
ReplyDeleteAh, warm soup on a chilly night - sounds perfect. :)
DeleteReading the recipe you can almost smell the fragrant broth!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteIt really is! Thai food is just so fragrant and delicious. :)
DeleteI love this soup, thanks so much for sharing, I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteSounds really good. I was never quite sure how to use lemongrass.
ReplyDeleteYeah, lemongrass isn't something I get often, but when I do, it's all the Thai things. :) Hope you enjoy!
DeleteI have never had hot and sour soup, but this looks delicious, CJ. It's real comfort food. I've never cooked with lemongrass, so I will definitely bear your tips in mind when I do. I like the flavour of it when I've had it in restaurants. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLemongrass is a bit different than most flavorings I'm used to as well. Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make them again. :) Thanks for hosting, and stay healthy!
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