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Asia Tom Yum Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped
  • 2-3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2-3 small red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon galangal or ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a medium pot, bring the broth to a boil.
  2. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and galangal or ginger.
  3. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Strain the broth to remove the herbs and return it to the pot.
  5. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, mushrooms, and tomato to the pot.
  6. Simmer for a few minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
  7. If using shrimp, add them to the pot and simmer until pink and cooked through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve hot with chopped cilantro on top.

Note: You can adjust the spiciness of this soup by adding more or less chilies. If you cannot find kaffir lime leaves, you can use lime zest instead.

Stir-Fry Vegetables

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sliced mushrooms, bok choy, or other vegetables of your choice

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the onion and stir-fry for a minute until softened.
  4. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, broccoli, snow peas, and any additional vegetables you like.
  5. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Note: You can also add a protein of your choice, such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp, to make this dish more filling and nutritious. Simply stir-fry the protein first before adding the vegetables.

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