dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Canh khoai mỡ (purple yam soup)
Creamy, vivid purple yam soup thickened naturally and flavored with shrimp and rice paddy herb.
- Time
- 35min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains fish and crustacean shellfish.
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Method
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1
Grate half the yam and dice the rest (wear gloves; it can itch).
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2
Sauté shallot and shrimp in oil until fragrant and the shrimp is pink and opaque (ground pork: no longer pink, 71°C (160°F)).
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3
Add water and diced yam and simmer 10 minutes.
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4
Stir in grated yam and simmer, stirring, until thick and creamy, 5 minutes; season.
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5
Finish with herbs and pepper.
