#8 Thom Yum Ghung (soup) Recipe
A fiery hot and sour shrimp & squid soup with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini blended with Thai spices (lemongrass and galangal), garnished with green onion, cilantro, and lime. Add noodles for $2.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the bruised lemongrass and sliced galangal. Simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 2
- 3
Cook Shrimp and Squid
Add the shrimp and squid to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the squid is cooked through.
- 4
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai chili paste. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and discard the lemongrass and galangal. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges. If desired, add cooked noodles.
