TOM YUM (HOT & SOUR) SOUP WITH PRAWNS

Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns image

An authentic and deliciously nourishing clear Thai broth with seafood and big bold flavours by John Torode

Provided by John Torode

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

700ml chicken stock
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into large pieces
5 thick slices galangal
3 coriander roots or 6 stems, bruised, plus leaves to garnish
3 lime leaves, torn
6 large prawns, shelled
3 tbsp Thai fish sauce
6 small green chillies, chopped
4 tbsp lime juice

Steps:

Bring the stock to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the lemongrass, galangal, coriander roots and lime leaves, then simmer for 2 mins.
Add the prawns, fish sauce, chillies and lime juice, then return to the boil. Taste and adjust the seasoning with either more lime juice or fish sauce, then garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 5.8 milligram of sodium