Title: Hot and Sour Soup with Chayote, Shrimp, And M
Categories: Soup Asian
Yield: 6 Servings

1/2	lb	Small shrimp, rinsed
1		Small Lemon rind
1		Top Lemongrass (optional)
1/2	ts	Allspice berries
2		Garlic Cloves (sliced)
3	tb	Oyster Sauce
5	c	Water
1		Chayote, about 3/4 lb.
6	oz	Small Mushrooms
2	ts	Chili-garlic paste
1/4	c	Lemon juice
		Cilantro Leaves to taste

1. Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4" dice. Peel shrimp; combine shells in a pot with lemon rind, optional lemon grass tops, allspice berries, garlic, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and water. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. 2. Strain shrimp broth, discarding solids. Return to the pot with the chayote; simmer until not quite tender, 5-6 miuntes. 3. Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to soup with mushrooms and 1 teaspoon chili paste. Bring soup to a boil, stirring until shrimps turn pink. Slowly add lemon juice, chili paste, and oyster sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Source: Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables - A Commonsense Guide, Elizabeth Schneider

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