Recipes

Thai Tom Yum Soup

Experience the authentic flavors of Thailand with this delicious Thai Tom Yum Soup. This aromatic dish combines a savory and sour broth with succulent shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, offering a burst of flavors that is both comforting and invigorating. Perfect for a chilly evening or as a delightful starter to a Thai-inspired meal.
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Ingredients

  • peeled and deveined shrimp (200 grams)
  • bruised lemongrass (2 stalks) - Cut into 2-inch pieces
  • galangal (4 slices) - Or use ginger if unavailable
  • halved thai bird's eye chili (2 pieces) - Adjust to taste
  • sliced mushrooms (100 grams) - Preferably straw or button mushrooms
  • halved cherry tomatoes (4 pieces)
  • fish sauce (2 tablespoons) - Adjust to taste
  • chicken or vegetable broth (3 cups)
  • roughly chopped cilantro (10 grams) - For garnish
  • chopped green onion (1 stalk) - For garnish
  • torn kaffir lime leaves (4 pieces)
  • lime juice (2 tablespoons) - Freshly squeezed

Instructions

Prepare the broth

  • In a medium pot, combine chicken or vegetable broth, bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, torn kaffir lime leaves, and Thai bird's eye chili. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Infuse flavors

  • Lower the heat and simmer the broth for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Cook the soup ingredients

  • Add sliced mushrooms and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Add shrimp and season

  • Add the prepared shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Finish and garnish

  • Remove the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves from the soup.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion before serving.

Tips

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili to taste.
  • If you can't find galangal, ginger can be used as a substitute, though it does alter the flavor slightly.
  • For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of coconut milk to the broth.
  • To enhance the sourness, you can add extra lime juice just before serving.
  • Ensure not to overcook the shrimp; they should be added last and cooked only until pink.