Hot and Sour Soup with Chayote, Shrimp, And M

6 Servings

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Hot and Sour Soup with Chayote, Shrimp, And M Ingredients

1/2 lb Small shrimp, rinsed	5 c Water
1 Small Lemon rind	1 Chayote, about 3/4 lb.
1 Top Lemongrass (optional)	6 oz Small Mushrooms
1/2 ts Allspice berries	2 ts Chili-garlic paste
2 Garlic Cloves (sliced)	1/4 c Lemon juice
3 tb Oyster Sauce	Cilantro Leaves to taste

Instructions for Hot and Sour Soup with Chayote, Shrimp, And M

1. Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4" dice. Peel shrimp; combine shells in a pot with lemon rind, optional lemon grass tops, allspice berries, garlic, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and water. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. 2. Strain shrimp broth, discarding solids. Return to the pot with the chayote; simmer until not quite tender, 5-6 miuntes. 3. Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to soup with mushrooms and 1 teaspoon chili paste. Bring soup to a boil, stirring until shrimps turn pink. Slowly add lemon juice, chili paste, and oyster sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro and serve. Source: Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables - A Commonsense Guide, Elizabeth Schneider From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: ShrimpCuisine: Asian