Shrimp and Watercress Soup Recipe

(Canh Sa Lach Soan)

Ingredients : Serves 4

1.5 liters

125 g

1

2 tablespoons

1/4

Few pieces

Fish stock or vegetable stock

Raw shrimps

Small shallots, finely chopped

Nuoc cham sauce

Pepper

Leaves from 1 bunch of watercress

• Pour the stock into a large saucepan and gently bring to the boil.

• Peel the shrimps, de-vein them and set aside the shells.

• Pound the shallots in a mortar. Add the shrimps, nuoc cham sauce and pepper.

• Pound again to ensure the shrimps absorb the other flavors.

• When the stock is boiling, add the shrimp shells and simmer for 5 minutes.

• Remove and discard the shells, then add the shrimp mixture.

• After about 1 minute, when the shrimps have changed color, add the watercress.

• Simmer for 1 more minute and serve.