Cook the prawns briefly
Shrimps dry quickly, and they only need a few minutes in the hot broth.
Thai Recipe
Tom Yum Soup
This Tom Yum soup is made as Tom Yum Goong with shrimp. The aromatic ingredients are drained in the broth, shrimp cook only briefly and lime juice is stirred only after cooking to keep the acidity fresh.
Total time
33 min
Calories
240 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Tom Yum soup hot and sour with shrimp cooking
Tom Yum lives from clarity. The broth should smell of lemongrass, galangale and lime leaf, the shrimp should remain juicy and the balance of chilli, lime, fish sauce and some sweetness must be right at the end. If you like it creamier, add a little dash of condensed milk or coconut milk.
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Recipe
Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum soup is sharp and sour and clear: shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangale, kaffir lime leaves, chilli, lime and fish sauce give it the typical Thai flavour.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Flavour the broth
Simmer the lemongrass broth, galangale, kaffir lime leaves and chilli for 8 to 10 minutes.
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2
Cook mushrooms
Add mushrooms and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
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3
Let shrimp simmer briefly
Add the prawns and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pink and juicy.
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4
Taste hot and sour
Stir in the fish sauce, palm sugar and optional chilli paste. Remove from heat and add the lime juice.
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5
Serve with herbs
Sprinkle with coriander and serve hot. Aromatic compounds can remain in the plate but are not eaten.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Tom Yum Soup
Keep acidity fresh
Do not cook lime juice for long, but stir in at the end.
Dose chilli
Tom Yum may be hot, but it's not just for burning. Balance with lime and fish sauce.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
For Tom Yum Nam Khon, add a little coconut milk or condensed milk at the end. Nevertheless, the soup remains pungent and sour.
Replace prawns with mixed mushrooms and use vegetable stock and soy sauce.
Nutrition per serving
240kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
25.0 gProtein
9.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Goong is the prawn version of the hot and sour Tom Yum soup. Goong means shrimp.
They were cooked too long. Add the prawns only at the end and let them simmer only briefly.
There are clear variants and creamier variants with chilli paste, evaporated milk or coconut milk. Both are common.
Add the chilli, lime juice, fish sauce and a little sugar and season to taste.
Keep cooking