How to Make Tom Yum

 How to Make Tom Yum 

Tom Yum

Tom Yum is a delicious Thai soup known for its hot and sour flavors. Here's a simple recipe for making Tom Yum:

Ingredients:

For 2–4 servings

• 4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock or water
• 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
• 4–5 slices galangal (or ginger as a substitute)
• 4–5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
• 2–3 Thai chilies, smashed (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup mushrooms (e.g., straw mushrooms or button mushrooms), halved
• 200g shrimp (peeled and deveined) or chicken, thinly sliced
• 2–3 tablespoons fish sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 tablespoons lime juice (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 2–3 tablespoons Tom Yum paste (optional for deeper flavor)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Broth

• In a medium-sized pot, bring chicken stock or water to a boil.
• Add smashed lemongrass, galangal slices, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies. Simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

2. Add Mushrooms and Protein

• Add the mushrooms and let them cook for 2–3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp (or chicken) and cook until they turn opaque (2–3 minutes for shrimp, longer for chicken).

3. Season the Soup

• Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar (if using). Adjust the seasoning to balance salty, sour, and slightly sweet flavors.
• If using Tom Yum paste, add it now for a richer flavor.

4. Finish and Garnish

• Remove the pot from the heat.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tips:

• Serve immediately while hot, and pair it with steamed rice if desired.
• Feel free to customize with additional vegetables, tofu, or seafood.

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