Tom Yum
Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Tom Yum, Thailand's iconic hot and sour soup that perfectly balances tangy, spicy, savory, and aromatic notes. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken or succulent shrimp simmered in a fragrant broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fiery Thai bird's eye chilies. Sliced mushrooms and juicy tomatoes add depth, while fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) create the signature harmony of flavors. Perfect as a light appetizer or a main dish, this authentic Tom Yum is finished with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a deliciously comforting dish that lets you experience the magic of Thai cuisine at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken or shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups Chicken stock
- 2 pieces Lemongrass stalks (smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 4 slices Galangal (sliced)
- 5 leaves Kaffir lime leaves (torn into pieces)
- 3 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies (smashed)
- 200 g White mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 pieces Tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp Sugar
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai bird's eye chilies to the stock and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with aromatic flavors.
Lower the heat to medium and add the mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
If using chicken, add it now and let it cook for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked through. If using shrimp, add it after the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, Thai chili paste, and sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed to balance the flavors of sour, salty, spicy, and sweet.
Remove the pot from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 3574 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.1 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*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.
