Thai Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp Toast Recipe

Name: Thai Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peeled ginger julienned; 1 sliced onion; 4 Thai bird chiles; 3 stalks lemon grass, white part only, sliced; 1/4 cup 3 Crab fish sauce; 6 cups chicken stock; 6 kaffir lime leaves; 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 cups Sauteed sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup enoki mushrooms; 1/4 cup sliced scallion; 1/2 cup chopped scallions, green part only; 2 cups shrimp, chopped; 1 cup napa cabbage; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 whole egg; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup finely diced jicama; Salt and white pepper to taste; 6 slices of dried bread with the crust removed; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; Canola oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peeled ginger julienned
1 sliced onion
4 Thai bird chiles
3 stalks lemon grass, white part only, sliced
1/4 cup 3 Crab fish sauce
6 cups chicken stock
6 kaffir lime leaves
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 cups Sauteed sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup enoki mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup chopped scallions, green part only
2 cups shrimp, chopped
1 cup napa cabbage
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 whole egg
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely diced jicama
Salt and white pepper to taste
6 slices of dried bread with the crust removed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Canola oil

1
Saute ginger, onion, chiles and lemon grass until soft.
2
Deglaze pan with fish sauce.
3
Add chicken stock and lime leaves.
4
Simmer and reduce the liquid by 20 per cent.
5
Add vinegar, basil and pepper.
6
Check for seasoning.
7
Strain the soup.
8
Add sauteed shiitakes and fresh enoki mushrooms.
9
Ladle soup in soup plates.
10
Garnish with shrimp toast and scallions.
11
In a food processor, puree first 5 ingredients.
12
Check for seasoning.
13
Fold in scallions, cilantro and jicama.
14
Spread the mixture on bread, cut in half on the diagonal and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15
Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F and fry until golden brown.

1018

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peeled ginger julienned, 1 sliced onion, 4 Thai bird chiles, 3 stalks lemon grass, white part only, sliced, and more.

Yes, Thai Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp Toast 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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