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.

Alarape S Aderemi Musak
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a flavorful and satisfying Thai coconut milk soup with prawns.


Keshari Bogati
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This soup is also great for meal prep. It reheats well.


Stella Mani
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I would recommend serving this soup with rice or noodles.


HYDRA DYNAMO
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This soup is a bit spicy, but it's not overpowering.


Mojtaba Alawd
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I love the combination of coconut milk and lemongrass in this soup.


Yahir Hernandez
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sheraz Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Susanne Anderson
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This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein you like.


mark taylor
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I've tried many Thai coconut milk soups before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced.


Ehsan Fiaz
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Nisha m Garcia
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Easy recipe to follow. Even a beginner cook like me can make this soup.


Gloria McDaniel
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and flavorful.


Nikola Boskovic
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Loved the creamy texture of this soup. The prawns were plump and juicy.


Ricky Keen
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Will definitely make this soup again. It's a great balance of flavors and the prawns were cooked perfectly.


Frances Moseley
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This soup is a staple in my household. We make it at least once a month. It's a great way to use up leftover prawns.


Shihabkhandoker Shihabkhandoker
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Not a fan of coconut milk, but this soup changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful. The prawns were cooked perfectly.


Gerry Worthington
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I was looking for a new Thai soup recipe to try and this one did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and the prawns were succulent. Highly recommend!


Ali_ Khan001
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Easy to follow recipe. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal. Loved the combination of flavors.


raja nomi
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The coconut milk gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the prawns were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Will definitely be making this again!