Soup

Samlor machu kroeung (fish and bamboo shoot soup)

Name: Samlor machu kroeung (fish and bamboo shoot soup)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 stalks Lemongrass; 20g Ginger; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 Shallot; 200g Bamboo shoots; 400g White fish fillet; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 bunch Basil

Preparation time: 40 min
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Lemongrass — to buy2 stalks
Ginger — to buy20g
Garlic — to buy2 cloves
Shallot — to buy2
Bamboo shoots — to buy200g
White fish fillet — to buy400g
Fish sauce — to buy2 tbsp
Basil — to buy1 bunch

Preparation

Pound lemongrass, galangal (or ginger), garlic and shallot into a fine paste (kroeung).
Fry the paste in a little oil until fragrant, 2 min.
Add the fish broth, bring to a boil.
Add the sliced bamboo shoots, simmer 15 min until tender.
Add the fish pieces, poach gently 8 min without a hard boil so it stays tender.
Season with fish sauce and a splash of lime for acidity.
Sprinkle with fresh Thai basil leaves and serve very hot.