Prawn broth turns hot and sour with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, fish sauce, and lime.
15 min prep 25 min cook
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Clean the shrimp and simmer the shells in 1 liter of water for 10 minutes.
Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
Add the lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves and steep for 8 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink.
Adjust the seasoning with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili, then serve hot.
💡 Tip: Adding the shrimp at the very end keeps them pink instead of rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cilantro, fresh chili, and steamed rice.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~190
kcal calories
22
g protein
12
g carbs
6
g fat
2.1g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
1823.2mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (63%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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