Somlah Machoo Soup

== Description ==
* Serving Size: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 2 stalks of lemongrass, thinly sliced
* 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
* 1 tablespoon peeled, coarsely chopped galangal
* 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
* 2/3 cup water
* To make the paste: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, 2 to 3 munintes.
* 2 1/2 pounds of baby back ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces across the bone, then cut between the bones
* 1 tablespoon prahok ( optional )
* 5 cups of water
* 3 tablespoons of sauce
* 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt
* 1 tablespoon of Sugar
* 1 cup of tamarind juice
* 1-1 1/2 pounds of Chinese watercress or regular watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces 
* Julienned red bell pepper, for garnish
== Directions ==
# Transfer the paste to a large pot, stir in the ribs and prahok (if using) and cook over medium-high heat, stirring well, for 5 to 6 munintes. 
# Add the water, sauce, salt and Sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. 
# When the soup has reached a boil, skim, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the ribs are tender, about 1 1/4 hours. 
# Stir in the tamarind juice and watercress, remove from the heat and serve in bowls, garnished with slices of red pepper.
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