Dom Yam Gung (Spiced Shrimp Soup)

Updated October 9, 2023

Total Time
28 minutes
Prep Time
18 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
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Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:5½ cups
  • 6 peppercorns

  • 8 coriander roots

  • 3 stalks lemon grass

  • 4 cups fish stock

  • 3 slices Siamese ginger

  • 2 cups large shelled uncooked shrimp

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)

  • 2 to 5 chilies, seeded and finely minced (prik khee nu)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander sprigs

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Nutritional analysis per serving

9 grams carbs; 136 milligrams cholesterol; 119 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 1418 milligrams sodium; 16 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    With a food processor running, add peppercorns and coriander root slowly and process to a paste.

  2. Step 2

    Trim root end off lemon grass and peel away tough layers. Thinly slice first six inches of each stalk.

  3. Step 3

    Bring fish stock to a boil. Add coriander-pepper mixture and simmer while adding lemon grass, ginger and shrimp. Stir in remaining stock and return to boil.

  4. Step 4

    Season to taste with lime juice, fish sauce and chilies.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle each serving with chopped coriander

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Adapted from Oriental Cooking School recipe

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