Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass and Sugarcane Ch

Name: Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass and Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Soup Base, recipe follows; 1 cup coconut milk; 6 Kaffir lime leaves; Salt and pepper; Lime juice, to taste; About 1 tablespoon palm sugar, to taste; Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings, recipe follows; 1 ounce glass noodles, soaked in water until softened; 1/4 cup carrots, cut into julienne; 1/4 cup leeks, cut into julienne; 4 Thai chiles, stems removed, split in half lengthwise, seeded; 4 Kaffir lime leaves, cut in a thin chiffonade; 2 1/2 cups lobster stock; 1 tablespoon chili paste; 1 lemon grass, cut into 2 inch sticks; 10 fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 Thai bird chile; 4 ounces ground lean chicken; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon mushroom soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons potato starch; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 8 (4-inch) sugarcane sticks

Servings: persons

2 cups Soup Base, recipe follows
1 cup coconut milk
6 Kaffir lime leaves
Salt and pepper
Lime juice, to taste
About 1 tablespoon palm sugar, to taste
Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings, recipe follows
1 ounce glass noodles, soaked in water until softened
1/4 cup carrots, cut into julienne
1/4 cup leeks, cut into julienne
4 Thai chiles, stems removed, split in half lengthwise, seeded
4 Kaffir lime leaves, cut in a thin chiffonade
2 1/2 cups lobster stock
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 lemon grass, cut into 2 inch sticks
10 fresh Thai basil leaves
1 Thai bird chile
4 ounces ground lean chicken
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon mushroom soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons potato starch
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
8 (4-inch) sugarcane sticks

1
To the soup base, add the coconut milk and lime leaves.
2
Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, lime juice and sugar.
4
Add the dumplings and simmer until done, about 3 minutes.
5
Divide the softened glass noodles on four soup bowls.
6
Place two dumplings crisscross on top of the noodles, leaning to the side of the bowl.
7
Divide the soup onto the four bowls.
8
Garnish each bowl with julienne of carrots, leeks, Thai chiles and lime leaf.
9
Serve immediately.
10
In a saucepan, combine the lobster stock, chili paste, lemon grass, Thai basil leaves and Thai bird chile and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce until only 2 cups remain.
12
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, potato starch and black pepper.
13
Mix until well blended.
14
Divide into 8 portions.
15
Wrap each portion around the end of each sugarcane stick.
16
Reserve.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Soup Base, recipe follows, 1 cup coconut milk, 6 Kaffir lime leaves, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass and Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass and Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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