Tom Yaam Goong Spicy Prawn Soup Flavored with Lemon Grass
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with Tom Yam Goong, a classic spicy prawn soup infused with aromatic lemongrass. This bold and tangy dish combines succulent prawns with fragrant elements like kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and bird’s eye chilies to create a perfectly balanced broth that’s equal parts spicy, sour, and savory. Enhanced with fresh tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and a splash of lime juice, this soup is both warming and invigorating. The secret lies in simmering prawn shells and heads to extract maximum flavor, making every spoonful richly satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this authentic Thai recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice or on its own as a standalone appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Prawns (large, deveined, with shells and heads reserved)
- 3 Lemongrass stalks (bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 5 Kaffir lime leaves (torn into pieces)
- 5 slices Galangal (sliced)
- 4 Bird's eye chilies (crushed)
- 3 Shallots (sliced)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 Tomatoes (quartered)
- 150 grams Mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the shells and heads from the prawns, but keep them reserved to make a flavorful broth.
In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil and add the prawn shells and heads. Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain the broth into a clean pot. Discard the shells and heads.
Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, bird's eye chilies, and sliced shallots to the pot with the strained broth. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add the tomatoes and mushrooms to the broth and cook for another 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and gently add the prawns. Cook until the prawns turn pink and are fully cooked, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance the salty, sour, and spicy flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving. Enjoy your spicy and aromatic Tom Yam Goong!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1053 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 751 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
