Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup — Credit: Flavur / OpenAI

Ingredients

Preparation

1. In a pot, bring 2 L (70 fl oz) of boiling water to a boil with the broth cubes. Add the nuoc-mam, chili paste, and peeled ginger. Add the soybean sprouts. Remove from heat and let it swell for 3 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, peel the shrimp. Bring the broth to a boil again. Add the soybean sprouts, cucumber, chopped cilantro, and shrimp. Mix and remove the piece of ginger. Turn off the heat immediately.

3. Divide the soup into 4 bowls. Drizzle each bowl with ½ teaspoon (0.09 oz) of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

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Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup

Name: Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) of large shrimp; 80 g (2.8 oz) of rice vermicelli; 50 g (1.75 oz) of soybean sprouts; 250 g (8.82 oz) of cucumber cut into thin slices; 3 cm (1.18 in) of fresh peeled ginger root; ½ bunch of chopped cilantro; 2 chicken broth cubes; 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) of nuoc-mam; ½ teaspoon (0.09 fl oz) of chili paste (sambal oelek); 2 tablespoons (0.36 fl oz) of sesame oil

Preparation: 10 min

Cooking: 20 min

Servings: 4

The Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup is a flavorful and spicy soup. The succulent shrimp and rice vermicelli create a pleasant texture, while the spices add a spicy and warm flavor. This dish is perfect for delighting your taste buds on a cold evening or for impressing your guests with its exotic ingredients.