Cold Thai Daikon And Shrimp Soup

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the chicken stock in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and add the daikon radish. Simmer about five minutes, until the daikon becomes translucent.

2. Step 2

   While the daikon is cooking, seed and chop the green chili or jalapeno and combine it with the vinegar and salt in a blender or a mini food processor. Process to make a pale green liquid. Stir this into the soup.

3. Step 3

   Stir in the shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Simmer about two minutes longer, until the shrimp are cooked.

4. Step 4

   Transfer the soup to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold. To serve, float coriander leaves on top of each portion.