Tom Yum: A Flavorful and Fragrant Soup with Shrimp and Exotic Spices

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Spicy and Sour: A Delicious Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe

Tom Yum is a popular Thai soup that is known for its spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors. It is typically made with shrimp, but can also be made with chicken, beef, or tofu.

The base of the soup is a broth that is infused with a combination of ingredients including lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal root, Thai bird's eye chilies, garlic, and onion.

These ingredients are simmered in water or chicken broth to create a fragrant and flavorful broth.

Shrimp is typically added to the soup and cooked until pink and tender. Other ingredients such as mushrooms, tomatoes, and cilantro can also be added to enhance the flavor and texture of the soup.

To balance out the spiciness of the soup, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar are added to create a tangy and slightly sweet taste. The soup is then garnished with additional cilantro leaves and served hot with rice.

Tom Yum is a popular dish in Thailand and has gained popularity around the world. Its bold and complex flavors have made it a favorite among food lovers who enjoy spicy and tangy flavors.

Here is the best Tom Yum recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of water or chicken broth
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised and chopped into 2 inch pieces
• 6-8 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 3-4 slices of galangal root
• 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup of fish sauce
• 1/4 cup of lime juice
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal root, chilies, garlic, and onion to the pot.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth with the flavors.
4. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the pot and stir.
6. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and add the cilantro leaves.
8. Taste and add salt if needed.
9. Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!

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Source: Joshua Weissman

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