Easy Tom Yum Soup Recipe
Create Tom Yum magic: simmer lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and chilies, then add shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, and lime juice for a Thai flavor explosion!
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Calories: 150kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Strainer
- Serving Bowls
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 stalks lemongrass smashed
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1-inch piece of galangal or ginger sliced
- 2 Thai chilies smashed (adjust according to spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 tomato cut into wedges
- 1 lime juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a simmer. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, Thai chilies, fish sauce, and sugar. Allow it to simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the broth to remove the solid ingredients, leaving a clear and fragrant base.
- Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomato wedges. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lime juice into the soup and stir. Taste and adjust the flavor with more fish sauce, sugar, or lime juice if needed.
- Serve the Tom Yum Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Freshness Matters: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best taste.
- Balance Flavors: Adjust fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar gradually to achieve the perfect blend.
- Mind Simmering Times: Let the broth absorb flavors, but don't overcook shrimp and veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal