THAI COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH PRAWNS

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Chef Harold Dieterle fell in love with this essential Thai soup on a trip to Thailand. He dedicated himself to perfecting the dish at home-including a follow-up trip to Thailand. The result is Kin Shop's incredible signature take on this classic coconut milk soup.

Provided by Harold Dieterle

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic clove, finely-minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely-minced
1/2 teaspoon lemongrass, finely-minced
1 teaspoon shallot, finely-minced
1 cup coconut milk
2 Kaffir lime leaves, available at Asian grocery stores
1/3 cup water, or light stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon palm sugar, coarsely-chopped, available at Asian grocery stores
Thai dried chile, or to taste
3 head-on prawns, large, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
1/3 cup Asian long beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, or substitute green beans
1 tablespoon soft tofu, diced
2 tablespoons pan-roasted mushrooms, such as shiitake or shimeji, sauteed in a very hot pan with a little olive oil and salt
Lime, to taste
Cilantro leaves, to garnish
Thai chili oil, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass and shallot. Saute until fragrant, about one minute. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the kaffir lime leaves and water, and return the soup to a simmer. Add fish sauce to taste.
  • To the saucepan, add the palm sugar, and let the soup gently simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the dried chili and stir to combine. Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes, to blend the flavors.
  • Remove the heads from the prawns and squeeze the roe into the soup. Discard the heads. Peel and slice the shrimp and add to the soup. Simmer gently for a minute, until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Add the long or green beans, tofu, and mushrooms to the soup. Remove the soup from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Pour the soup into a deep bowl, removing the kaffir lime leaves. Garnish with cilantro and chili oil. Serve immediately.

Oguntolu Azeezat
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover prawns. It's also a very affordable meal.


Bandile Zulu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much coconut milk.


Oyindamola Olushola
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


orodele kolade
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Dru Sidora
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The soup was good, but I think it could have been better with some more vegetables.


Adelaide Fairless
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.


Sumaiah maiah Nakazibwe
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Rodwyn Fanfair
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I wasn't a huge fan of this soup. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste.


Sunny Shaikh
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This soup is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. I love the addition of the prawns, which add a nice bit of texture and flavor.


Asad Meeran
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Thai cuisine without having to spend hours in the kitchen.


Keli Kitchen
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste.


Gunakar pant
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I've never had Thai coconut milk soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


madonnah donns
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the creamy coconut milk and the flavorful broth.


Ljubica Vasic
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite soups.


Aliza chhetri
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muvimi Kids
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I usually add some tofu or chicken to make it a more complete meal.


Ags erastus Rafael
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This is my go-to recipe for Thai coconut milk soup. It's quick, easy, and always delicious.


Elton Makoni
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


OMEGA CHAD
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the coconut milk gave it a creamy, rich texture. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal and it was perfect.