Straw Mushroom Soup | Lao/Thai Food

straw mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes can reduce costs while still providing flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Salt can be used to add seasoning without added cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add straw mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes.

Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, and black pepper; stir well.

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and coriander.

Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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