Vietnamese - Hot + Sour Shrimp Soup
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Vietnamese - Hot + Sour Shrimp Soup
6-12 oz (170-335 g) thin rice noodles
5 cups (1.25 L) Vietnamese chicken stock (recipe below)
1 stalk lemon grass, bruised and coarsely chopped,
or 1/2 tsp (2 ml) grated lemon zest
12-16 oz (335-450 g) shrimp, peeled, shells reserved
Hot red or green chile pepper such as Thai bird, hontaka,
or jalapeno, finely chopped, to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups (500 ml) bean sprouts
2 scallions (spring onions), thinly sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil leaves (Thai basil of possible)
1/2 cup (125 ml) cilantro (coriander) leaves
Bring 1 gallon (4 L) of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add
the noodles. Soak until the noodles are tender, 5 to 10 minutes (see
package directions). Drain and divide the noodles between 4 to 6
individual soup bowls. Meanwhile, simmer the stock, lemon grass, and
reserved shrimp shells in a large pot over moderate heat for 15
minutes. Add the hot chile and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain,
discard the solids, and return the stock to the pot. Immediately
before serving, bring the stock to a simmer and add the shrimp, lime
juice, salt, and pepper and cook just until the shrimp are firm and
opaque, about 2 minutes. Divide the beans sprouts and scallions
between the soup bowls and ladle the soup into the bowls. Garnish
with the fresh herbs. Serves 4 to 6.
Vietnamese - Chicken Stock
5 cups (1.25 L) canned low-sodium chicken broth
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
A 2-inch (5 cm) piece of ginger, thinly sliced
2 whole star anise*
3 Tbs (45 ml) Asian fish sauce*
1 Tbs (15 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
* Available in finer supermarkets and Asian specialty shops
Combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Strain, discard the solids, and return
the stock to the pot. Keep warm until ready to use, or store
refrigerated or frozen. Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L).
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