Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThep Thai RestaurantTom-yum-talay Recipe

Tom-yum-talay Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Seafood spicy and sour soup. Combination of seafood with lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms. *Contains fish sauce - cannot be modified as gluten free nor vegan*

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables and Aromatics

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Clean and slice the squid. Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the lemongrass, slice the onion, quarter the tomatoes, and slice the mushrooms.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Simmer the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken or seafood broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Add Aromatics

    Add the chopped lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and sliced onion to the boiling broth. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  3. 5

    Add Seafood

    Add the prepared shrimp, squid, and fish fillets to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through.

  4. 6

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the quartered tomatoes and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  5. 7

    Season the Soup

    Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste to the soup. Stir well and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro). Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

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