Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup
 
 
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 package rice or cellophane noodles
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 red chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 cans coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (with tails)
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • thai basil leaves, cilantro leaves, lime wedges to serve
Instructions
  1. cook the noodles according to package directions and set aside
  2. combine the garlic, chilies, lemongrass, and turmeric in a food processor and mix into a paste
  3. pour the coconut milk into a large heavy saucepan and bring to a boil
  4. add the spice mix, tamarind, and honey and stir well
  5. add the shrimp, return to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. add fish sauce and lime juice
  7. turn heat back on and cook for another 2-3 minutes
  8. to serve, divide noodles and shrimp evenly into bowls, add the broth and garnish with cilantro, basil and lime.
Recipe by Three Hungry Boys at https://www.threehungryboys.com/2015/09/01/thai-shrimp-coconut-soup/