Chapter Thirty

Freni Hostetler’s Rendition Of Tom Yam Goonk

Makes four servings.

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup coconut milk

1 can straw mushrooms, drained

Juice of two limes

1 bunch scallions, chopped

1 stalk fresh lemongrass, sliced, or zest of ½ lemon

1 tablespoon fish sauce

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon galanga powder (if available)

1 hot green chili pepper, chopped (optional)

¼ pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp

 

 

Bring all ingredients but the shrimp to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook at reduced heat for another three minutes, or until the shrimp are done. Serve piping hot in bowls, with white rice on the side.