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Thai Vermicelli in Lamb's Blood Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb lamb's blood
- 1 lb vermicelli noodles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add lamb's blood and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar to the pot. Stir well.
4. Add vermicelli noodles to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.
5. Add coconut milk to the pot. Stir well.
6. Add lime juice, cilantro, and scallions to the pot. Stir well.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 15g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken blood can be used instead of lamb's blood.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of palm sugar.
- Chicken broth can be used instead of water.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms to the soup.
- Use beef or pork instead of lamb.
- Add chili flakes for extra spice.

Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to stir the soup well to prevent the blood from clumping.
- Add the lime juice and herbs at the end to prevent them from losing their flavor.

Storage instructions:
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat soup in a pot on the stove over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve soup in individual bowls with a garnish of cilantro and scallions.

Garnishes:
Cilantro and scallions

Pairings:
Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice

Troubleshooting advice:
If the soup is too thick, add more water or broth to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
Be sure to cook the lamb's blood to an internal temperature of 160°F to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
Lamb's blood soup is a traditional dish in many cultures, including Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, slightly sweet, and tangy.

Serving suggestions:
Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Rich, Umami