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PREPARATION
*Wash, peel
and devein the prawns. Discard the heads; leave the tail fins attached.
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*Remove the
outer layer of the lemon grass. Wash and cut diagonally into slices
about 1/2 cm thick, Discard the base (about I cm from the roots).
*Heat the
chicken stock in a pot until it boils. Add the lemon grass and boil
for a short while until fragrant. Cook the straw mushrooms in the
chicken stock until almost done. Then add the prawns.
*Season with
fish sauce and roasted chili paste. Add the torn kaffir lime leaves
and the hot chilies, Bring to a boil once more.
*Serve the
soup in a bowl. Garnish with young kaffir lime leaves, diagonally cut
lemon grass and hot chilies. Serve with hot steamed rice. |
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