Khao Tom Rice Soup with Shrimp

Name: Khao Tom Rice Soup with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2-in piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced thin; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade)

A light and fragrant Thai rice soup with plump shrimp, seasoned with fish sauce, ginger, and cilantro. A gentle, nourishing breakfast served across Thailand.

40 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

ThaiBreakfastStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups cooked jasmine rice
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2-in piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1

Combine 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock with 2-in piece peeled, sliced thin fresh ginger and 4 smashed garlic cloves in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
2

Remove and discard the ginger and garlic. Add 2 cups cooked jasmine rice and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is smooth and slightly thickened.
3

Season with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4

Add 1 lb peeled, deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Do not overcook.
5

Ladle into bowls and drizzle with 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. Top with thinly sliced green onions, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade). Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Khao Tom Rice Soup with Shrimp gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Khao Tom Rice Soup with Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Khao Tom Rice Soup with Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Thai Iced Tea drink
Jasmine Rice side
Pomegranate Blueberry Antioxidant Smoothie drink

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