Thai Shrimp-and-Coconut Soup with Lemongrass

Name: Thai Shrimp-and-Coconut Soup with Lemongrass
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 5 Thai chiles; 4 stalk fresh lemongrass; 4 clove garlic; c. coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 large shallot; 1 tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil (see Note); 3 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut milk; 1/4 c. dark brown sugar; 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar; 1/4 c. Asian fish sauce; 1/4 c. tamarind concentrate (see Note); 6 fresh kaffir lime leaves (see Note); 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3/4 lb. shrimp; Cooked rice vermicelli or steamed rice