Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Make sure the curry paste and fish sauce are gluten-free - often fish sauce contains soy sauce, which is not gluten-free. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
"You can't eat coconut without breaking its shell; you can't succeed without breaking the cycle of failure." -Vinita Kinra
Bottled Asian sauces are quite high in sodium. Check the label carefully. Fish sauce is listed as containing about 1,400 mg of sodium per tablespoon by the USDA. For example, Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce, is 690 mg but man sauces contain over 2,000 mg of sodium per serving. The same applies for the red curry paste. Check the label and shop around a bit.
Red curry pastes can vary widely in their level of spiciness. There is no way to tell until using one that you buy. It is a good idea to start with a half teaspoon and adjust to your desired level of heat.
It is key to finely mince the ginger. Take your time and get the minced bits as small as possible so that they cook evenly and you are not biting down on a large piece of ginger.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently. Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Jasmine Rice.
Place the sesame oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the minced ginger and cook slowly for about 2 minutes.
Add the white part of the green onions and cook for another minute.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock, coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir well.
Slice the lemongrass stalks lengthwise and then tie in the center with a string. Add to the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium low so that the soup is barely simmering.
Cook slowly for 20 minutes. (You can make the rice while the soup is cooking.)
Add the shrimp and the green part of the green onions.
Cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are done.
Remove the lemongrass and discard.
Serve over rice then top with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 | Calories from Fat 162 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 14g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 183mg | 61% |
Sodium 574mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrates 18g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 8% |
Sugars 6g | |
Protein 27g |
Vitamin K 72mcg |