Aromatic Shrimp and Noodle Medicine Soup
Aromatic Shrimp and Noodle Medicine Soup is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toast cloves, cardamom, star anise, chiles, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a large pot over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToast cloves, cardamom, star anise, chiles, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a large pot over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add cilantro, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, broth, and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer until flavors meld, 1–1 1/2 hours.
Strain into a large bowl, pressing on solids.
Return broth to pot; season with salt and pepper.
Pulse cashews in a food processor until very finely ground.
Add shallot, chile, lemongrass, ginger, brown sugar, and shrimp paste; process until smooth.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium and cook paste, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
Cook noodles according to package directions.
Drain; rinse under cold water.
Bring broth to a simmer, add shrimp, and cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Divide noodles among bowls.
Add 2 Tbsp. paste to each and ladle broth over; stir to incorporate paste.
Top with shrimp, sprouts, scallions, and herbs; season with pepper.
Serve with chili oil and lime wedges alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.