Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)   

Ingredients :
6	cup	Pork or chicken stock
1	tbl	Minced fresh gingerroot
2	lrg	Shallots, minced and crushed
1	stalk	lemon grass, cut into 2" pieces
3/4	cup	Rice
1/2	lb	Minced ground pork
2	tbl	Thai fish sauce
1	x	Cubes firm bean curd, for garnish
		Sliced scallion, for garnish
		Deep-fried shallots, for garnish
1	sprg	fresh cilantro, for garnish

How to cook :

In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge- like consistency.
Remove and discard lemon grass.
Add the pork and fish sauce and simmer 5 minutes more.
Garnish with scallion, shallots and cilantro.

Tags : Rice Soups Stews Pork Meats Thai Thailand Asian Oriental

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