Tom Kha Goong Soup Recipe (Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup)
This Tom Kha Goong Soup recipe is a flavorful Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup that you'll love. Don't worry if you can't find lemongrass - you can replace it with a bit of lemon zest. In this recipe, we use coconut oil, onion, red bell pepper, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, red curry paste, brown sugar, basmati rice, water, coconut milk, fish sauce, string beans, salt, pepper, shrimp, lime, and cilantro. This soup is quick to make but rich in nutrition. Adjust the ingredients to your liking, and if you prefer a vegan version, simply omit the shrimp and fish sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil
- Finely chopped onion
- Cubed red bell pepper
- Lemongrass (or substitute with lemon zest)
- Grated fresh ginger
- Garlic cloves
- Red curry paste
- Brown sugar
- Basmati rice (washed)
- Water (or vegetable broth)
- Coconut milk
- Fish sauce (optional)
- String beans
- Salt
- Pepper
- Shrimp (deveined and shelled)
- Lime
- Chopped cilantro
Cooking steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a pot and sauté onion, red bell pepper, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic.
- Add red curry paste and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Add washed basmati rice, water (or vegetable broth), coconut milk, and fish sauce (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add string beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn dark pink.
- Squeeze lime juice and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
