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Tom Yum: Thailand's Spicy Delight

Tom Yum, a tangy and spicy Thai soup, perfectly balances sour, salty, and hot flavors with fresh ingredients like lime, galangal, lemongrass, chili, and shrimp. Find the recipe here!

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A Bowl with a Story

Originating from southern Thailand, Tom Yum has become a symbol of Thai cuisine. You can enjoy it at its best on the streets of Bangkok, especially at the Chatuchak Market or Yaowarat Road (Chinatown).

Pro Tip: Try it with shrimp (Tom Yum Goong) and an extra squeeze of lime for the ultimate flavor burst!

Key Ingredients:

  • Lemongrass

  • Galangal

  • Kaffir lime leaves

  • Chili

  • Lime juice

  • Fish sauce

  • Shrimp or chicken

  • Mushrooms

  • Coriander

  • Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)

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Flavor Profile:
Tom Yum delivers a bold mix of spicy, tangy, savory, and fragrant flavors, with chilies, lime, fish sauce, and lemongrass at its heart.

Tom Yum Recipe for 2 Persons

Ingredients:

  • 500 ml chicken or seafood stock

  • 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 3-inch pieces, smashed)

  • 2 slices galangal

  • 2 kaffir lime leaves (torn)

  • 1-2 fresh chilies (sliced)

  • 1 tbsp chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)

  • 150 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)

  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Fresh coriander for garnish

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Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Stock: Bring the stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  2. Add Main Ingredients: Stir in the chili paste, then add mushrooms and shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink.

  3. Season: Add fish sauce and lime juice to taste. Adjust the balance of salty, sour, and spicy flavors as needed.

  4. Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Enjoy your authentic Tom Yum at home!

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