Thai Tom Yum Soup
Thailand’s most famous soup is easy to make with this convenient spice paste that combines the refreshing flavor of lemongrass with fiery chili peppers. Tom Yum or Tom Yam is a family of hot and sour Thai soups. The word “Tom Yum” is composed of two Thai words. Tom refers to the boiling process, while Yam means “mixed”.
Tom Yum Soup with shrimp is the most popular traditional Thai hot and sour soup in Thailand.
The name “tom yam” has a 2-word meaning. Tom refers to the boiling process and Yam means mixed. Now it’s made easy with our Asian Home Gourmet Thai Tom Yum Soup Spice Paste in a convenient sachet and very easy to prepare.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pack of Asian Home Gourmet Thai Tom Yum Soup Spice Paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces whole large or jumbo shrimp (heads and shells on)
3 cups water
Cilantro Leaves (for garnish)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Peel the shrimp and remove the heads. (Your choice)
2.Add water in a heavy-bottomed pot, pour Asian Home Gourmet Thai Tom Yum Soup Spice Paste and bring to boil over high heat for 30mins.
3.Add mushrooms and simmer for another 5 mins.
4.Add shrimp and simmer for 30seconds to 1 minute depending on their size, until they’re just cooked through.
5.Add lime juice. (Optional)
6.Garnish with Cilantro leaves and remove from heat.
7.Serve hot. Share and enjoy!
