Best 6 Cold Thai Daikon And Shrimp Soup Recipes

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Cold Thai daikon and shrimp soup, or "yam woon sen," is a refreshing dish that combines the subtle sweetness of shrimp with the crisp texture of daikon radish, all enveloped in a flavorful and slightly spicy broth. This soup is commonly enjoyed during the hot and humid months in Thailand, as it offers a cooling and invigorating experience. With its delicate balance of flavors, this soup is sure to please your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

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EASY THAI SHRIMP SOUP



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Skip the take-out and try making this at home - it's unbelievably easy and 10000x tastier and healthier!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoon red curry paste
1 (12-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
3 cups vegetable stock
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of 1 1 /2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside. Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to the stockpot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in curry paste until well combined, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk and vegetable stock, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice, shrimp, lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.

COLD THAI DAIKON AND SHRIMP SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups defatted, salt-free chicken stock
2 cups peeled, thinly sliced daikon radish ( 1/2 pound)
1 slender green chili, about 3-inches, or 1 jalapeno pepper
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and split in half
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Pinch of sugar
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Place the chicken stock in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and add the daikon radish. Simmer about five minutes, until the daikon becomes translucent.
  • While the daikon is cooking, seed and chop the green chili or jalapeno and combine it with the vinegar and salt in a blender or a mini food processor. Process to make a pale green liquid. Stir this into the soup.
  • Stir in the shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Simmer about two minutes longer, until the shrimp are cooked.
  • Transfer the soup to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold. To serve, float coriander leaves on top of each portion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 979 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, butterflied, shells reserved
1/4 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh green chilies
2 tablespoons very finely-minced lemongrass, from tender inner part of stalk, plus 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons crumbled dried Kefir lime leaves (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 tablespoons finely-minced fresh coriander roots and stems
2 thick slices galanga root (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 medium shallots, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried tamarind pulp (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
1/2 cup straw mushrooms, rinsed
2 heaping tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
2 teaspoons minced scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of the finely-minced lemongrass. Mix well and let marinate while you prepare the soup.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until shells have begun to brown. Add chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of the green chilies, the 2 tablespoons sliced lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, coriander roots and stems, galanga root, shallots and tamarind pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook 30 minutes.
  • Into a clean saucepan strain soup through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Heat over medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon green chilies, remaining teaspoon minced lemongrass, straw mushrooms, coriander leaves, and scallions; stir well. To serve, add shrimp in their marinade and cook 30 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

THAI SHRIMP SOUP



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This tasty soup comes together in minutes, and it's a crowd pleaser. The ingredients are available in my little Maine grocery store, too. -Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 lemongrass stalk
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained and cut in half
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the broth, water, brown sugar, ginger, fish sauce, curry paste and lemongrass. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully stir in shrimp and edamame. Cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Add the coconut milk, corn, bamboo shoots, basil, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and curry powder; heat through. Discard lemongrass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP PAD THAI WITH DAIKON NOODLES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c. Pad Thai sauce
1.5 - 2 lbs daikon (Japanese), Chinese or Korean radish
3 carrots (use 'horse' carrots i.e. the big ones)
2 large eggs
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
4 oz. been sprouts
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Chopped peanuts
Cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Spiralize the radish using the shredder blade (medium thickness), breakinging the 'noodles' ever 3-4 rotations. Set aside Spiralized the carrots again breaking the 'noodles' every 3-4 rotations. Set aside in a separate bowl. Heat 1 tbl of oil in pan and scramble eggs until firm. Set aside Add 2 tbls of oil to the pan and saute the carrots until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and put in the bowl with the eggs. Add more oil if necessary and saute shrimp until opaque and firm. Add to the eggs and carrots. Increase the heat to medium high and saute the radish noodles for about 30 seconds (careful not to overcook or they will mush). Add Pad Thai sauce and stir to coat well. Add the eggs, carrots and shrimp and toss to coat with sauce (you can add more sauce if desired) Place in serving dish and top with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro (if using) and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges on the side

THAI CURRY SOUP



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This delicious Thai-style soup has coconut milk, shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach. Chicken may be substituted for the shrimp; either way, I love this soup anytime!

Provided by Kaeli L

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ounces rice noodles (pad thai noodles)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons minced lemon grass
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (13.5 ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk
½ cup peeled and deveined medium shrimp
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, lemon grass, and ginger; cook and stir until aromatic, 30 to 60 seconds. Add the curry paste, and cook 30 seconds more. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, and stir until the curry paste has dissolved, then pour in the remaining chicken stock along with the soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, lime juice, and cilantro. Increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, place some rice noodles into each serving bowl and ladle soup on top of them. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1694.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: This will help you save time and make the cooking process smoother.
  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will greatly enhance the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients at once, the soup will not cook evenly.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until you achieve the desired flavor.
  • Garnish the soup before serving: This will make the soup more visually appealing and inviting.

Conclusion:

Cold Thai daikon and shrimp soup is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a healthy and nutritious soup, as it is packed with vegetables and lean protein. If you are looking for a new and exciting soup to try, this is a great option. With its unique flavor and health benefits, it is sure to become a favorite.

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