Tom yum goong is a complex and flavorful soup with a balance of spicy, sour, salty, and umami flavors. It is one of the most popular Thai dishes in the world.

The broth of tom yum goong is made with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili peppers, fish sauce, lime juice, and mushrooms. The shrimp are added to the broth and cooked until just pink. The soup is then garnished with cilantro and served hot. The lemongrass and galangal give the soup a citrusy and earthy flavor, while the chili peppers and fish sauce provide heat and umami. The lime juice brightens the flavors of the soup and gives it a refreshing finish.

Tom Yum Goong ( Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp)

Tom Yum Goong- Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

If you are looking for a delicious and healthy soup, tom yum goong is a great way to go. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Tom yum goong is typically served with rice and a variety of garnishes, such as cilantro, green onions, and sliced lime. It is a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for any occasion.

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Course: Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thailand

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Soup pot

Ingredients

Soup Base

4 cups Chicken broth (Sub: vegetable or seafood broth)
2 cups Water
4 stalks Lemon grass (outer leaf removed, cut into 1-inch chunks and lightly smashed with back of knife)
16 medium Kaffir lime leaves, middle stem removed (Sub: 1 tsp lime zest per 2 lime leaves)
4 inch Galangal, sliced into coins (omit if can't find)
2 medium Onions, roughly chopped or sliced
4 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
2 small Thai chilis, sliced in half (optional)

Ingredients to Add at End

12 medium Thawed shrimp, shells removed
2 cups Sliced mushrooms, white or cremini
2 cups Snow peas, tips removed
1 medium Fresh tomato, cut vertically into 8 pieces (added at end or omit)

Final Flavorings

1-2 tbsp Nam Prik Pao (Thai chili paste or sambal)
¼ cup Lime juice
6 tbsp Asian fish sauce
2 tbsp Sugar

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Instructions

Make Soup Base

Add kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, onions, galangal, and garlic to the pot. Add broth and water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts to boil, turn heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain all solids and discard. Return liquid to the pot.

Finish Tom Yum Goong

Turn heat under pot to medium. Add chili paste to broth, 2 tsp at a time until desired heat is achieved. Put in mushroom slices and snow peas and cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and tomato to pot and cook another 1½ minutes. Turn off heat and stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Taste an adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Authentic Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)