Khao Tom Pla Rice Soup With Fish Food

KHAO TOM (THAI RICE SOUP)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste.
• Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency.
• Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork, cilantro, fish sauce and lime juice and simmer 5 minutes more.
• Garnish with scallions and cilantro.

KHAO TOM (THAI RICE SOUP)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency. Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork and fish sauce and simmer 5 minutes more. Garnish with scallion, shallots and cilantro.
• Drink: Tea

KHAO TOM PLA (RICE SOUP WITH FISH)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat and stir fry teh garlic until fragrant and golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the galangal and tang chye. Season with the salt and pepper and simmer for about 7 minutes.
• Add the rice and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the fish pieces and simmer for about 5 minutes until fish is cooked.
• Stir in the celery and fish sauce and remove from heat.
• Serve hot garnished with the crispy fried garlic, scallions and cilantro leaves.