- 2 medium size carrots - remove skin and sliced into medium size pieces
- 1 cup coconut/carton milk (for more creamy version, use coconut milk)
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp anchovies granules (optional)
- Coriander leaves - chopped
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- To blend/process
- 2 tbsp drink prawns - soaked in water for about 10 mins
- 4 shallots
- 1 lemongrass
- 2 red chilies** blend to a smooth paste
Method:
- When oil is heated, fry blended ingredients till aromatic and oil splits.
- Pour two cups of water and cook to soften carrots.Remove and cool down for a while.
- Add in blender/processor and pulse to a thick, smooth paste.Pour into a pot and simmer over low heat.
- When soup is heated through, add coconut milk, fish sauce, anchovies granules stock and salt sparingly.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients and remove from heat.Garnish with spring onions and serve with grilled bread slices.
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