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Ingredients
1/2 lb. Small shrimp, rinsed1 Small Lemon rind
1 Top Lemongrass (optional)
1/2 Tsp. Allspice berries
2 Garlic Cloves (sliced)
3 Tbs. Oyster Sauce
5 c. Water
1 Chayote, about 3/4 lb.
6 oz. Small Mushrooms
2 Tsp. Chili-garlic paste
1/4 c. Lemon juice
Cilantro Leaves to taste
Directions
1. Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4 dice. Peel shrimp; combine shells in apot with lemon rind optional lemon grass tops allspice berries garlic 2 Tbs. oyster sauce and water. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes. 2. Strain shrimp broth discarding solids. Return to the pot with the
chayote; simmer until not quite tender 5-6 minutes. 3. Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to soup with mushrooms and 1 Tsp. chili paste. Bring soup to a boil stirring until shrimps turn pink. Slowly add lemon juice chili paste and oyster sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro and serve. Source: Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables - A Commonsense Guide Elizabeth Schneider
