Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6.5 cup

chicken stock

1 tbsp

torn yam hot and sour paste

torn

4 unit

kaffir lime leaves

finely chopped

1 stick

lemongrass

roughly chopped

1 unit

lime

juiced

4 tbsp

fish sauce

23 unit

jalapenos

finely chopped

1 tsp

sugar

1.63 cup

straw mushrooms

halved or quartered

18 unit

shrimp

peeled and thawed

5 unit

scallions

cut into strips

1 bunch

cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~6 min

Heat chicken stock, torn yam paste, lime leaves, lemongrass, lime juice, fish sauce, chillies, and sugar in a saucepan.

Step 2
~6 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 3
~6 min

Add mushrooms and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

Add shrimp and scallions and cook until shrimp are cooked but tender (2-3 minutes).

Step 5
~6 min

Sprinkle with cilantro before serving and offer more cilantro on the table.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chillies to your spice preference.

Add a dash of sesame oil for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Accompany with steamed rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Thai Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular street food dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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