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Thai Fish Soup with Jasmine Rice and Spring Rolls
Dominique

fish soup thai

This exquisite fish soup thai offers a delicate balance of spicy, sour, and savory notes, mingling with aromatic herbs and tender flakes of fish. A truly invigorating dish, it's perfect for any time you crave something both light and deeply satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs firm white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 cups fish broth or water
  • 2-3 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1-inch piece galangal, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn or crushed
  • 2-3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2-4 red bird’s eye chilies, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3-4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or palm sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Gently bruise the lemongrass, thinly slice the galangal and shallots, mince the garlic, and slice the chilies.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, and chilies for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the fish broth (or water) and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and let infuse for at least 15-20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  5. Gently add the fish pieces and poach for 3-5 minutes until opaque.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and green onions.

Notes

Ensure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the spice level to your preference by modifying the amount of chilies used.