Tom Yum Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Slice the galangal, lemon grass, and shallot. Rinse and chop the culantro and cilantro. Set aside.

2. 2

   Boil Broth

   In a pot, bring 4 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil.

3. 3

   Add Aromatics

   Add the sliced galangal, lemon grass, shallot, and kaffir lime leaves to the boiling broth. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

4. 4

   Add Protein and Mushrooms

   Add the choice of protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu) and shimeji mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the protein is cooked through (about 5-7 minutes for shrimp or chicken, 3-5 minutes for tofu).

5. 5

   Season the Soup

   Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Remove from heat, add the culantro and cilantro. Serve hot with additional lime wedges if desired.