Tom Yum is a popular Thai soup known for its spicy, sour, and savory flavors. It typically contains ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, chili peppers, lime juice, fish sauce, and mushrooms. The base broth can be made from chicken, pork, or seafood. Tom Yum is often served with a variety of proteins, such as shrimp, chicken, or pork, and garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Real Thai Tom Yum Paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1-2 Thai chili peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, Tom Yum paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the chili peppers, lemongrass, and cilantro. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and mushrooms. Cook until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, and the mushrooms are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Tom Yum Soup!