Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is a famous Thai soup known for its bold and aromatic flavors. This spicy and sour shrimp soup combines fresh herbs, spices, and seafood to create a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 400g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- 5-6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 3-4 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
- 3-4 Thai bird's eye chilies, smashed
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) for flavor (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, bring the broth to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and bird's eye chilies to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the shrimp and tomato, cooking until the shrimp turns pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust to taste.
- 6
If desired, add chili paste for extra flavor. Stir well.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Quick Info
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
