Ingredients

  • 1/3 lb shrimp (shelled, with tail)
  • 8 fresh mushrooms, cut in half
  • 12 canned straw mushrooms
  • 2 cups stock (fish or chicken stock)
  • 1/2 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-inch long pieces
  • 4 fresh lime leaves (kaffir lime leaves- or can use pesticide-free lime leaves from your garden, washed)
  • 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced thinly (Thai ginger root)
  • 4 -6 fresh chili peppers (I use ONE fresh serrano chile-optional, see note)
  • 2 tablespoons premium fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili paste, with soya oil (optional)
  • fresh snipped cilantro, as desired

Method

  • Devein shrimp; rinse and drain.
  • Bring stock to a boil, and add remaining ingredients; cook until shrimp changes color.
  • Remove chunks of lemon grass and whole chiles. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro; serve.