Hot and Sour Soup

Yields:	6 servings
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	Preparation	10 minutes
	Cooking	25 minutes
	Ready In	40 minutes

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	shrimp
1	small	lemon zest
1/2	teaspoon	allspice berries
2	each	garlic cloves	sliced
3	tablespoons	oyster sauce
5	cups	water
6	ounces	mushrooms
2	teaspoons	garlic paste
1/4	cup	lemon juice

Directions

Peel chayote and cut in 1/8-1/4 inch dice. Peel shrimp; combine shells in a pot with lemon rind, optional lemon grass tops, allspice berries, garlic, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and water.

Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.

Strain shrimp broth, discarding solids. Return to the pot with the chayote; simmer until not quite tender, 5-6 miuntes.

Devein and halve shrimp lengthwise; add to soup with mushrooms and 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.

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