Tom Yum soup , with its sour and spicy taste, its captivating aroma and its creamy texture, will immerse you in a true labyrinth of Asian flavors. Change your culinary routine this weekend with this exquisite dish from the Land of Smiles, by following this authentic recipe proposed by Hello Asia!
Quick summary
What is Tom Yum?
"Tom" means soup, and "yum" means sour and spicy. Tom Yum is a soup with a sour and spicy taste, a familiar and very popular flavor in Thailand. Tom Yum soup is one of the 50 most delicious dishes in the world , according to CNN. The harmony of spices in this dish will give you a unique culinary experience.
It is a subtle blend of the spiciness of chili pepper, the acidity of lemon, the sweetness of coconut milk, the pronounced aroma of galangal and fragrant herbs. Although complex in taste, the Tom Yum soup recipe is actually very simple to make. You can serve this soup with rice or prepare it as a fondue to impress your guests at a festive dinner.
Ingredients for Tom Yum Soup
- 120g of giant shrimps
- 150g straw mushrooms
- 150g of galangal
- 250ml coconut milk
- 50g lemongrass
- 5 kaffir lime leaves
- 150g onions
- 10g of chillies
- 5 cloves of garlic
- ½ tablespoon tomato sauce
- 4 teaspoons tamarind juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Seasoning: salt, cooking oil, fish sauce
How to Cook Thai Tom Yum
Preparation of ingredients
Crush the lemongrass and cut it into small pieces.
Wash and finely chop the kaffir lime leaves and chillies.
Crush the garlic.
Peel and slice the onions
Cut the stems off the mushrooms and soak them for 15 minutes in salted water, then rinse and drain.
Clean the shrimp, remove the head which you will reserve for cooking, and peel the body leaving the tail for an aesthetic presentation.
Brown the ingredients
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the onions and shrimp heads, and sauté until pleasantly aromatic.
Cooking Tom Yum Soup
Once the onions and shrimp heads are fragrant, add a litre of water, the mushrooms and the tomato sauce. Stir well until the tomato sauce is dissolved, then bring to a boil. Then add the lemongrass, chillies, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and coconut milk. Mix well.
When the soup starts to boil, season with 4 teaspoons of fish sauce and the tamarind juice. Then add the shrimp and let it boil again. Finally, add the lemon juice, mix well and remove from the heat.
Presentation and tasting
Serve the soup in a bowl, including the shrimp and mushrooms. Tom Yum soup is best enjoyed hot. It offers a tangy and spicy flavor, typical of its name. The spiciness of the chili pepper combines with the acidity of the lemon, with a creamy touch from the coconut milk, a strong aroma from the galangal and a special scent from the kaffir lime leaves. You can accompany this dish with rice or vermicelli for an even more delicious taste experience.
Success criteria
Tom Yum soup should have a light, not too intense, slightly spicy, tangy taste, without bitterness, with the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp. The aromas of kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass blend perfectly with the richness of coconut milk.
You have now made Thailand’s famous Tom Yum soup! This recipe will not only delight your guests with its intense, spicy and slightly creamy flavors, but it is also beneficial for your health thanks to the natural ingredients and herbs. Enjoy this soup piping hot to better savor its unique taste. Good luck with this daily recipe!
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