Hot & Sour Soup With Chayote Shrimp & M Recipe

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Ingredients:

1/2 lb small shrimp, rinsed
1 small lemon rind
1 top lemongrass (optional)
1/2 tsp allspice berries
2 garlic cloves (sliced)
3 tbsp oyster sauce
5 cup water
1 chayote, about 3/4 lb.
6 oz small mushrooms
2 tsp chili-garlic paste
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cilantro leaves to taste

Instructions:

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

Servings: 6

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