Tom Yum Recipe
A Mouth Watering Hot & Sour Soup with Lemon Grass, Lime Leaves & Straw Mushrooms. Your Choice of Chicken, Tofu, pork, Beef or Veggies.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Lemongrass and Galangal
Trim and smash the lemongrass stalks to release their flavor. Peel and slice the galangal into thin pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Protein
If using chicken, slice it into thin strips. If using tofu, cut it into cubes.
- 3
- 4
Chop the Cilantro
Rinse the cilantro, remove the stems, and chop the leaves roughly.
Cooking the Soup
- 5
Start the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add Aromatics
Once boiling, add the smashed lemongrass, sliced galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chilies to the broth.
- 7
- 8
Season the Soup
Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar as per your preference.