Tom Yum Recipe
A traditional Thai spicy soup, flavored with fresh lemon grass and Thai lime leaves.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Protein
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Soup Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Once the water is boiling, add the 2 stalks of chopped lemongrass and the 5 kaffir lime leaves. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Add Fish Sauce and Thai Chili Paste
Stir in 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) into the pot.
- 4
Add Vegetables
Add the sliced mushrooms and tomato wedges into the soup. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Cooking the Protein
- 5
Add Chicken
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook until it's no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Add Shrimp
Next, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
