Thai Kitchen Creations: Homemade Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe Tutorial

Thai Kitchen Creations: Homemade Thai Tom Yum Soup Recipe Tutorial

Embark on a culinary adventure with this flavorful Thai Tom Yum Soup recipe that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand. This aromatic and spicy soup is a perfect blend of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your senses.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 slices of galangal
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 2-3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, smashed
• 200g of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 200g of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tomato, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai bird’s eye chilies to the broth. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomato to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
4. Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
5. Remove the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai bird’s eye chilies from the soup.
6. Serve the Tom Yum Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Cooking Tips:

• For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with tofu or mixed vegetables.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the soup by adding more or fewer Thai bird’s eye chilies.
• Feel free to add other ingredients like squid, chicken, or even coconut milk for a creamy twist.

Duration:

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes

Serving Size:

This recipe serves 2-3 people.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fat: 10g

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Tags:

Thai, Soup, Spicy, Seafood, Gluten-Free

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