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Gaeng Kae
Ingredients:
For 4 servings
1 whole freshwater fish, medium-size, grilled
5 crisp eggplants, cut into halves
1 tbs. long beans, cut into 5 cm. (2 inch) long pieces
1 tbs. acacia, cut into 2.5 cm. (1 inch) long pieces
1 tbs. morning glory, cut into 2.5 cm. (1 inch) long pieces
1 tbs. sawtooth coriander, cut into 5 cm. (2 inch) long pieces
2 slices galangal
1 tbs. lemongrass, cut into 2.5 cm. (1 inch) long pieces
1 tbs. shallot
1 tbs. garlic
2 tbs. bamboo shoots, cut into 2.5 cm. (1 inch) long pieces
1 galingale root
2 red fresh chillies
1 tbs. sweet basil leaves
1 tsp. fish sauce
3 cups water
 

Preparation:

1. In a mortar, pound together the galangal, lemongrass, shallot and garlic. This creates the herb mixture.
2. Using a food blender, blend the flesh of the fish with half of the herb mixture.
3. Bring the water to a boil, and add the remaining herb mixture and blended fish. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
4. Put all of the vegetables into the soup. Finally add sweet basil leaves. Boil for another 5 minutes.
5. Taste the soup, and add fish sauce if desired.

Note : This northern dish is suitable for those who "cares" about their weight.






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