Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHat YaiDtom Som Shrimp Recipe

Dtom Som Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Hat Yai
Time30m
Serves4

shrimp & king oyster mushrooms in a tamarind broth with ginger, thai chili, fish sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, coconut milk, tamarind paste, grated ginger, and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the Mushrooms

    Once the broth is simmering, add the sliced king oyster mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 3

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp and sliced Thai chili to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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