Thai Hot And Sour Soup

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Recipe from all recipes

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , bring the chicken stock to a boil.

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Stir in the tom yum paste and garlic , and cook for about 2 minutes.

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Stir in the lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves.

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Place the chicken in the saucepan , and cook 5 minutes , or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

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Mix in the mushrooms.

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Add the fish sauce , lime juice , and green chile pepper.

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Continue cooking until well blended.

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Remove from heat , and serve warm with the coriander and basil.

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Prawns may be substituted for chicken in this recipe.

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Cook them only until opaque.

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If kaffir lime leaves are not available , substitute 1 tablespoon lime zest.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, tom yum paste, garlic clove, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chicken breast halves, fresh mushrooms, fish sauce, lime juice, green chili pepper, fresh coriander, fresh basil