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Hot And Sour Soup With Chayote, Shrimp, And M

Hot And Sour Soup With Chayote, Shrimp, And M is built on Shrimp, Lemon Rind, Top Lemongrass, Allspice Berries, and Garlic. Serves 6. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 1
• 1
• 1/2 tsp
• 2
• 3 tbsp
• 5 cup
• 1
• 6 oz
• 2 tsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   1/2 lb Small shrimp, rinsed 1 Small Lemon rind 1 Top Lemongrass (optional)

2. 2

   Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4" dice.

3. 3

   Peel shrimp; combine shells in a pot with lemon rind, optional lemon grass tops, allspice berries, garlic, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and water.

4. 4

   Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain shrimp broth, discarding solids.

6. 6

   Return to the pot with the chayote; simmer until not quite tender, 5-6 miuntes.

7. 7

   Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to soup with mushrooms and 1 teaspoon chili paste.

8. 8

   Bring soup to a boil, stirring until shrimps turn pink.

9. 9

   Slowly add lemon juice, chili paste, and oyster sauce to taste.

10. 10

    Stir in cilantro and serve.