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Tom Kha Coconut Soup With Shrimp

The get-everything-at-the-grocery-store version. this version tastes more authentic, but takes more work and time than my other get-everything-at-the-grocery-store version""

Steps

Cook as much jasmine rice as needed.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until just shimmering.
Add lemon grass , shallots , cilantro and 1 tbsp fish sauce.
Cook , stirring frequently , until just softened , 2 to 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth and 1 can of coconut milk.
Bring to simmer over high heat.
Cover , reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors have blended , 10 minutes.
Pour broth through fine mesh strainer and discard solids in strainer.
Rinse saucepan and return broth mixture to pan.
Return pan to medium-high heat.
Stir remaining can coconut milk , curry paste , and sugar into broth mixture and bring to simmer.
Reduce heat to medium , add mushrooms , and cook until just tender , 2 to 3 minutes.
Add shrimp.
Serve with desired amount of jasmine rice.
This works very well and can be kept in the pantry until opened (.

Ingredients

vegetable oil, fresh lemongrass, shallots, fresh cilantro, fish sauce, chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar, sliced mushrooms, raw shrimp, lime juice, thai red curry paste, jasmine rice