Hot And Sour Thai Style Shrimp, Tofu And Veggie Sou

Name: Hot And Sour Thai Style Shrimp, Tofu And Veggie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large shrimp, shell removed and set aside; 3 tablespoons tamarind, from a block of tamarind; .25 cups rice vinegar; 1 4 inch long piece, peeled, smashed and cut into thick slices; 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers peeled and discarded, bottom ends removed, remaining stalk smashed and cut into 2 inch pieces; 3 lime leaf, finely sliced; 6 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; 5 roasted garlic clove; 1 habanero, cut in half, stalk removed.; 1 long horn pepper, cut into half inch pieces; 1 zucchini, cut into large cubes; 2 plum tomato, cut into large cubes; 1 cup king oyster mushroom, cut into half inch slices; .5 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch batons; 18 ounces soft tofu, block cut into large cubes; sprigs of cilantro or thai basil for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

8 large shrimp, shell removed and set aside
3 tablespoons tamarind, from a block of tamarind
.25 cups rice vinegar
1 4 inch long piece, peeled, smashed and cut into thick slices
2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers peeled and discarded, bottom ends removed, remaining stalk smashed and cut into 2 inch pieces
3 lime leaf, finely sliced
6 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
5 roasted garlic clove
1 habanero, cut in half, stalk removed.
1 long horn pepper, cut into half inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into large cubes
2 plum tomato, cut into large cubes
1 cup king oyster mushroom, cut into half inch slices
.5 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch batons
18 ounces soft tofu, block cut into large cubes
sprigs of cilantro or thai basil for garnish, optional

1
Add 5 cups of water into a stockpot. Add the reserved shrimp shells into pot. Bring to a simmer for 6 minutes. Remove the shells and discard.
2
Maintain the broth at low simmer and begin adding all of the ingredients into the pot starting with the flavoring agents (tamarind, ginger, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime leaf, lemongrass, garlic), followed by the peppers (habanero and long horn) and then the vegetables (zucchini, tomato, mushroom, red bell pepper). Simmer for a total of 10 minutes and add the shrimp and tofu in the final 3 minutes of cooking. Remove lemongrass, tamarind and ginger pieces. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning to your liking. The sweet and sour should taste balanced.
3
Garnish the soup with a couple of sprigs of cilantro or Thai basil if you like. Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large shrimp, shell removed and set aside, 3 tablespoons tamarind, from a block of tamarind, .25 cups rice vinegar, 1 4 inch long piece, peeled, smashed and cut into thick slices, and more.

Yes, Hot And Sour Thai Style Shrimp, Tofu And Veggie Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hot And Sour Thai Style Shrimp, Tofu And Veggie Soup

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