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Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Soup, the epitome of Thai cuisine, is a delightful blend of spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors. Its heat from Thai chili peppers, tang from lime juice, and unique aroma from galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass, give this soup its distinctive taste. This recipe uses shrimp and mushrooms, making it both hearty and refreshing.
Ingredients
- Cilantro leaves
- a handful, chopped for garnish
- Salt
- to taste
- Sugar
- 1 teaspoon
- Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Thai chili peppers
- 2-3, whole
- Kaffir lime leaves
- 3-4, torn
- Galangal
- 2 inch piece, sliced
- Lemongrass
- 1 stalk, crushed
- Mushrooms
- 1 cup, sliced
- Shrimp
- 1 cup, peeled and deveined
- Water
- 4 cups
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chili peppers to the boiling water. Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs.
- Add the shrimp and mushrooms to the pot. Continue to simmer until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Before serving, remove the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chili peppers from the soup. These ingredients were used to infuse flavor and are generally not eaten.
- Serve the soup hot, garnishing each bowl with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro leaves. Enjoy the warm, spicy, and tangy flavor of this traditional Thai dish!
Tips
- If you prefer a less spicy soup, you can deseed the chili peppers or use fewer.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the shrimp with tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Calories: 120 Fat: 1g Carbs: 8g Protein: 20g Sodium: 880mg Sugar: 2g
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