Tom Yum Goong recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Tom Yum Goong Recipe

Inspired by K'sone's Thai Dining & Lounge
Time30m
Serves4

GLUTEN FREE | SPICY. Traditional hot and sour soup, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, lime juice, and mushroom, topped with cilantro, and shrimps. + your choice of steamed tofu and chicken available

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the chopped lemongrass, galangal slices, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

2

Add Mushrooms and Chilies

After simmering, add the sliced mushrooms and smashed bird's eye chilies to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

3

Cook the Shrimp

Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Season the Soup

Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

5

Garnish and Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with additional lime wedges on the side.