Tom Yum Goong Hot&Sour Shrimp Soup***(Hkrt62b)

3 c Raw shrimp; peeled and devie

7 c Water

1 tb Fish sauce

1/8 ts MSG; OPTIONAL

1 Stalk lemon grass; 1" pcs.

1 Fresh tomato; cut up bite si

2 Fresh hot green chili pepper

1 tb Fresh lemon juice

1 Green onion; 1" pcs.

1/2 c Chinese straw mushroom

1 tb Thai"Nam Prig Pow"**

2-3 ea Kaffir leaves; lemon leaves 2-3 ea fresh coriander;

leaves-cut up *sliced **Thai chili in oil Wash shrimp and drain thoughly. Put water in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT FOR LEMON JUICE AND CORIANDER LEAVES. Simmer on low heat 8-10 minutes longer. Add lemon juice into the soup. Sprinkle with fresh coriander before serving. Serve with rice. FROM: SOPIT MERRELL (HKRT62B)