Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

chicken carcass

9 cup

water

1 cup

galangal

thinly sliced

6 stalk

lemongrass

pounded

10 unit

kaffir lime leaves

crushed

2 quart

thai chicken stock

1 cup

shrimp

peeled and deveined

30 ounce

straw mushrooms

drained and rinsed

8 unit

thai red chili peppers

roasted

6 tbsp

fish sauce

6 tbsp

lime juice

3 tbsp

chili paste

in soybean oil

6 unit

kaffir lime leaves

6 sprig

cilantro

Step 1
~7 min

Place chicken carcass in a stockpot.

Step 2
~7 min

Add 9 cups of water, 1 cup of thinly sliced galangal, and 6 pounded stalks of lemongrass to the stockpot.

Step 3
~7 min

Roll and lightly crush 10 kaffir lime leaves with your hand, then add to the pot.

Step 4
~7 min

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 5
~7 min

Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 6
~7 min

Strain the broth.

Step 7
~7 min

In a medium pot, bring 2 quarts of Thai chicken broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Step 8
~7 min

Add 1 cup of peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cans (15 ounces each) of drained and rinsed straw mushrooms, and 8 roasted Thai red chili peppers.

Step 9
~7 min

Cook until the shrimp turns pink, approximately 1 minute.

Step 10
~7 min

Stir in 6 tablespoons of fish sauce, 6 tablespoons of lime juice, and 3 tablespoons of chili paste in soybean oil.

Step 11
~7 min

Garnish with 6 kaffir lime leaves and 6 sprigs of cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your spice preference.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Broth can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Pairs well with a side of spring rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Thai Basil Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

One of Thailand's most famous soups, known for its complex flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thai New Year (Songkran)
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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