Ingredients
4 cups cups of water
2 stalks fresh lemongrass , trim off the very end of the root and smash with the side of a cleaver or chef's knife ; cut into 1 inch pieces; or 2 pc dried
3 slices fresh galangal root (smashed) or 2 pc dried
3 fresh kaffir lime leave or 4 pc dried
1 tbsp tamarind paste , with or without seeds
1 tbsp fish sauce , Golden Boy brand preferred
¾ lb lb shrimps, medium to large size, shelled and de-veined; butterfly if desired
12 fresh Thai chili peppers , whole or 2 medium sized jalepenos, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips.
2 tbsp roasted chili paste ( nam prik pao )
1 can straw mushrooms , drained and rinsed (1 can = 16 oz.)
1 small ripe tomato, cut into wedges 1/4 inch thick
1 small lime, squeezed
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
