Tom-yum Soup Recipe
Spicy and sour soup, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and mushroom.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Seasoning Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Lemongrass
Using a knife, cut the lemongrass stalks into 2-3 inch pieces and bruise them with the flat side of the knife to release their aroma.
- 2
Prepare Galangal
Slice the galangal into thin rounds. If galangal is not available, use fresh ginger as a substitute.
- 3
Prepare Mushrooms
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them into thin pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Simmer the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
- 5
Add Aromatics
Add the prepared lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced galangal to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 6
- 7
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more fish sauce or lime juice if desired.
- 8
