Paired expertly with our 2021 Vagabond, Sonoma County.
Ingredients
12 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
4 ozs Galangal (and/or Ginger), Peeled, Coined
2 ea. Onion, Julienned
20 ea. Kaffir Lime Leaves
4 ea. Lemongrass Stalks, Peeled, Smashed
1 bunch, Cilantro Stems, Leaves Reserve for Garnish
4 ea. Carrots, Peeled, Diced, Divided
1 lb Mushrooms, Stems Reserved
3 3/4 cups Coconut Milk
4 tbsps Fish Sauce
8 tbsps Lime Juice
Directions
Place the first 5 ingredients, half the carrots, and the mushroom stems in a stock pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then strain out the solids and return the broth to the stock pot.
Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice, and taste for seasoning; adjust as needed.
Optional: Garnish with Shrimp, Cilantro, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion.