Coconut Prawns Soup Part 1 – Introduction & Getting Started Recipe Video

A simplified version to cook the Thai coconut prawns soup.

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseTaste
DishSpeciality
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 
* TIGER PRAWNS €“ 12 PCs. (Peeled and deveined)
 
* COCONUT MILK €“ 500 ml
 
* THINLY SLICED LEMON GRASS €“ 3 stems
 
* SHREDDED GINGER €“ 2 tbsp.
 
* SLICED GARLIC €“ 3 cloves
 
* SHREDDED KAFFIR LEAVES €“ 4 PCs.
 
* FISH SAUCE €“ 1 tbsp.
 
* LIME JUICE €“ 1 tbsp.
 
* GROUND MIXED PEPPER SEEDS €“ 1/8 tsp.
 
* EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL €“ 2 tbsp.
 
* CORIANDER LEAVES
 
PRAWNS STOCK INGREDIENTS:
 
* SHELLS FROM THE 12 PCs. TIGER PRAWNS
 
* EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL €“ 2 tbsp.
 
* SLICED LARGE ONION €“ 1 PC.
 
* SALT €“ ½ tsp.
 
* WARM WATER €“ 500ml

Directions

# Peel and devein the prawns. Set aside the shells for the stock.
# Heat a medium sized pot, add the extra virgin oil and saute the onions until soft.
# Add the prawn€™ shells and stir until good roasted. Pour in the water, add the salt, adjust to a medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes skimming off if needed.
# Strain the stock into a bowl and bring back to heat the same pot.
# Add the extra virgin olive oil and saute the ginger, lemon grass and kaffir leaves until fragrant. Add the garlic and stir until nicely golden brown.
# Once spices are done, add the coconut milk, water, lime juice, shrimp stock and simmer for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
# After 10 minutes, add the prawns and simmer until cooked.
# Add the ground pepper and serve garnishing with fresh coriander leaves or green onion.
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Editors Review

For all those who are always on a look out for a comforting and filling recipe but at the same time less messy, this video prawns soup series is a must watch. The chef has divided the video in 2 parts – In this part she provides ingredient details and step by step instructions on how to prepare a perfect prawn soup combined with fish sauce and coconut milk. Watch part 2 for the complete recipe. Seems like an unusual combination of flavors but is simple to put together.
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