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Tom Yum Goong

Tom Yum Goong

Thai hot and sour soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and aromatics. Explosive flavors - spicy, sour, herbal, and incredibly aromatic.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Large shrimp
  • 4 bruised Lemongrass stalks
  • 5 torn Kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 pieces Galangal slices
  • 5 whole Thai chilies
  • 6 cups Mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Tom Yum paste
  • 4 cups Coconut milk
  • 1 handful Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

    💡 The balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet is essential. Taste and adjust as you go.

  2. 2

    Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until tender.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. Adjust to taste.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  5. 5

    Add tom yum paste and stir well. The heat from the broth is enough to cook the paste.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  6. 6

    Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Add extra chilies on the side.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.