Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup
Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup, also known as Tom Kha Goong, is a delicious and aromatic soup made with coconut milk, shrimp, lemongrass, galangal (a type of ginger), kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and chili peppers. It has a perfect balance of flavors - creamy from the coconut milk, tangy from the lime leaves, and slightly spicy from the chili peppers. It's a popular dish in Thai cuisine and is often served as a starter or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 inch galangal sliced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2-3 red bird's eye chili peppers sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 tomato cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the coconut milk to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers to the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add the shrimp, mushrooms, onion, and tomato to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce and sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Remove the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers from the soup.
- Serve the Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges on the side.
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Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 48g (74%)Saturated Fat: 43g (269%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 740mg (32%)Potassium: 772mg (22%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 276IU (6%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 60mg (6%)Iron: 8mg (44%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
