Thai Shrimp and Chicken Meatball Soup

Name: Thai Shrimp and Chicken Meatball Soup
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 8 cups (2 l) ginger chicken stock (page 333) or chicken stock; 8 cups (2 l) ginger chicken stock (page 333) or chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ½ pound (225 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion, including some green tops; ½ pound (225 g) extra-large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled and deveined; ½ pound (225 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped; 5 ounces (140 g) dried mung bean or rice noodles, softened according to package directions; 5 ounces (140 g) dried mung bean or rice noodles, softened according to package directions; Fried shallots (optional); ¼ cup (10 g) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice; One 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into fine julienne; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, or to taste

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood

By John Ash

Published 2023

About

Southeast Asia flavors are at work here. I adapted this from a trip to Thailand. It is a good example of the “four flavor Gods”: sweet, salty, sour, and hot. I’ve used both shrimp and chicken here but you could use just one or any other protein you like, such as tofu.

Ingredients

5 ounces (140 g) dried mung bean or rice noodles, softened according to package directions
½ pound

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Method

Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a food processor, separately pulse the shrimp and chicken until coarsely chopped. In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp and chicken, green onion, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, and pepper. Scoop up a tablespoonful, gently roll into a ball, and set aside. Repeat to use all the mixture.

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