Rinse shells and place in water. Heat water to a boil, then strain out shells. Add garlic, lime leaves, galangal, fish sauce, lemon grass, shallots, straw mushrooms, and chilis and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and reheat to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Place the lime juice and chili paste in a serving bowl, pour the soup into the bowl, stir, and garnish. Serves 4. Source: Williams-Sonoma (from "Thailand the Beautiful Cookbook") * The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627 Posted by FAYLEN Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #703 by Lisa Clarke on Aug 1, 9