Tom Yam Kung (Shrimp Soup)
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Thai |
| 1 | lb | Prawns, 25-30 count, shelled and deveined; (save shells) |
| 3 | Cloves garlic; crushed | |
| 6 | Kafir leaves; * see note | |
| 6 | tb | Lemon juice |
| 6 | tb | Thai fish sauce |
| 1 | Stalk fresh lemon grass; **see note | |
| 1 | ts | Sugar |
| Ground Thai red chili pepper; to taste | ||
| 1/2 | c | Straw mushrooms |
| 1/4 | c | Cilantro; coarsely chopped |
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