Tom Yum
Tom Yum is Thailand most famous soup, a fiery and sour broth loaded with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and plump shrimp that delivers an invigorating punch of heat and brightness. It is a quintessential Thai dish that showcases the bold and aromatic character of Thai cooking in a single bowl.
A bold and tangy Thai hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass and galangal.
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Ingredients
protein
aromatics
seasoning
vegetables
Instructions
Build the Broth
Bring 4 cups of water or light chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the lemongrass, galangal, and 4 kaffir lime leaves and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with aromatics.
Add Chilies and Mushrooms
Add 3 to 5 Thai bird chilies crushed to your desired heat level, along with the mushrooms. Simmer for 3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes just until they turn pink and curl. Do not overcook the shrimp as they will become rubbery.
Season and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust the balance of sour, salty, and spicy to your preference. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
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