Tom Yum / ต้มยำไก่ / ต้มยำกุ้ง / ต้มย่ำทะเล Recipe
Hot and sour soup with exotic Thai herbs, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Soup
Method
Soup
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, sliced galangal, and smashed bird's eye chilies to the pot. Let it boil for 5-7 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
- 4
- 5
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.