KHAO TOM (THAI RICE SOUP)

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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups pork or chicken stock
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 large shallots, minced and crushed
1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup rice
1/2 pound minced ground pork
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
For garnish: firm bean curd, cut into cubes, sliced scallion, deep-fried shallots and sprigs of fresh cilantro, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency. Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork and fish sauce and simmer 5 minutes more. Garnish with scallion, shallots and cilantro.
  • Drink: Tea

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