Chef/Owner Tsai Lin,
Bangkok Thai
This soup uses common Thai ingredients, including kaffir lime leaves. You can find these leaves at Asian markets like Sun Wah or Young’s Trading Company in Chinatown. Lemongrass has become so popular in the past few years that it can be found at most grocery stores.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp sliced lemongrass
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 pieces galanga (Thai ginger)
1/2 tsp chile oil
1 tsp white vinegar
3 Tbsp fish sauce
5-7 shrimp, deveined
Garnish
Cilantro leaves
Green onions, sliced
Method
1. In a sauce pan, over high heat, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil again and remove from heat.
To serve
1. Garnish with cilantro leaves and green onions.
Yield 4 servings