Quarantine Food Ep.6 | How To: Simple Lao Mix Mushroom Soup | Geang Hed

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative and easier to find.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne powder

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

Soak dried wood ear mushrooms and sticky rice for 20-30 minutes.

Prepare the mushrooms by soaking and cutting as necessary.

Heat a pot and add shallots, sauté until fragrant.

Add the various mushrooms and cook until softened.

Incorporate yanang extract and rice paddy herb.

Season with fermented fish sauce, mushroom powder, msg, and salt; stir well.

Simmer to meld flavors and adjust seasoning as needed.

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