Can I use other vegetables?
Absolutely! Gaeng Lieng is very versatile. You can add bitter melon, loofah gourd, or even corn on the cob. Just ensure they are cut to appropriate sizes for even cooking.
Thai · lunch
Spicy Prawn and Mixed Vegetable Soup
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35m
Total time
2
Servings
350
kcal
medium
Difficulty
Jul 2, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
2
Fish
- 200 g Prawns, fresh, peeled, deveined
Produce
- 150 g Pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 100 g Baby corn, halved lengthwise
- 80 g Mushrooms (e.g., oyster or straw), torn
- 80 g Snake beans (or green beans), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 100 g Zucchini, cut into half-moon slices
- 1 piece Chili (bird's eye), fresh, crushed (optional)
- 0.5 cup Holy basil leaves (or sweet basil)
Other
- 750 ml Water or chicken stock
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 portion Gaeng Lieng Paste (or 2 tbsp store-bought paste)
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
What if I don't have fresh shrimp paste (kapi)?
If fresh kapi is unavailable, you can use a good quality store-bought Gaeng Lieng paste. Just adjust the seasoning, as pre-made pastes can vary in saltiness and spice level.
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