TOM YUM KUNG

 

TOM YUM KUNG



Ingredients:

For 2 servings 5-7

prawns 120g. (4 oz.)

straw mushrooms1-2

lemongrass 3-4

kaffir lime leaves 1 tbs.

roasted chilli paste 2 tbs

fish sauce3 tbs.

lime juice3-4

fresh chillies 4 cups

watercoriander leaves, red chillies and kaffir lime leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

1. Clean and devein the prawns.
Cut

lengthwise down the center of the prawns, but do not cut all the way

through.

2. Rinse the mushrooms and trim the base off. Dry well, and cut in halves.

3. Bring the water to a boil. Add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves; then

add the prawns and mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

4. Remove from heat, season with roasted chilli paste, fish sauce, lime

juice, and chillies.

5. Garnish with red chillies, kaffir lime leaves and coriander leaves.

Note : Coconut milk can be
substitued

with milk to enrich creamy flavour to the soup.