Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Strainer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
6. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
7. Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
8. Strain the noodles and divide them among 4 bowls.
9. Add the shrimp to the bowls.
10. Ladle the broth over the noodles and shrimp.
11. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 27g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or tofu.
- Egg noodles can be substituted with rice noodles or udon noodles.
Variations:
- Add vegetables such as bok choy or mushrooms.
- Use different types of seafood such as scallops or clams.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to devein the shrimp before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until hot.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in a large bowl with a ladle for guests to serve themselves.
Garnishes:
- Green onions and cilantro
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too spicy, add more chicken broth to dilute the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the shrimp until pink and opaque.
Food history:
- Mami soup is a Filipino noodle soup that is typically made with chicken or beef.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot.
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Region: Thai