Thai Tom Yum

Ingredients

• •1 lb Shrimp
• •4 stalks Lemongrass
• •5 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
• •3 slices Galangal
• •5 whole Thai chilies
• •3 cups Mushrooms
• •4 tbsp Fish sauce
• •4 tbsp Lime juice
• •1 tbsp Tom Yum paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 4 cups chicken or shrimp stock to a boil over high heat.

   💡 Ice bath immediately to stop cooking and preserve color. Do not skip the salt in the water.

2. 2

   Add lemongrass slices, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.

   💡 The cooking.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) and cook for 3 minutes.

   💡 The finish.

4. 4

   Add shrimp or chicken pieces and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.

   💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.

5. 5

   Remove from heat. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai chilies.

   💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

6. 6

   Add tom yum paste and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

   💡 Taste and adjust salt last.