Jul 14 2026
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Tom Yum Recipe

Inspired by Pad Krapow Platter by Chef Num
Time30m
Serves4

Hot and sour Thai soup

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Garnish

Method

Soup Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the broth

    In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add smashed lemongrass, sliced galangal, torn kaffir lime leaves, smashed Thai chilies, and sliced shallots. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth with aromatic flavors.

Main Ingredients

  1. 2

    Add main ingredients

    Add mushrooms and tomato wedges to the broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Then add shrimp and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Seasoning

  1. 3

    Season the soup

    Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, Thai chili paste, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—balance of salty, sour, and spicy is key.

Garnish

  1. 4

    Garnish and serve

    Turn off the heat. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

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