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     Title: Dom Yam Gung (Thai Shrimp Soup)
Categories: Thai, Soups, Shellfish, Seafood
     Yield: 4 servings

     6    Peppercorns
     3    Lemon grass, stalks
     3    Ginger, siamese, slices
     3 tb Lime juice
     2    Chilies, red, minced
     8    Coriander roots
     4 c  Fish stock
     2 c  Shrimp, uncooked
     3 tb Fish sauce (nam pla)
     2 tb Coriander, chopped

 The red chilies are also known as "prik khee nu". Puree peppercorns
 and coriander roots. Trim root and tough layers from lemon grass.
 Thinly slice first six inches. Bring 2 c. of stock to boil. Add
 coriander paste and simmer while adding lemon grass, ginger and
 shrimp. Stir in remaining stock and bring to boil. Season with lime
 juice, fish sauce and chilies. Sprinkle servings with chopped
 coriander.

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