Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp shell on
- 3 stalks Lemongrass cut into 1-inch pieces and smashed
- 6 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 3 slices Galangal about ¼ inch thick
- 3 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- ¼ cup Lime Juice: ¼ cup
- 5 Thai Bird Chilies smashed (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Mushrooms sliced (straw or button mushrooms)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or Water
- ¼ cup Cilantro: ¼ cup roughly chopped for garnish
- 2 Green Onions chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Optional: chili paste Nam Prik Pao for added spice and smokiness
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the tails intact. Reserve the shells.
- Make the Broth: In a large pot, add the shrimp shells and 4 cups of chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes to extract flavor from the shells. Strain the broth and discard the shells.
- Infuse the Broth: Return the clear broth to the pot. Add the smashed lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai bird chilies to the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add the Mushrooms and Tomatoes: Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season the Soup: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. If using, stir in the chili paste.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the Spice: You can modify the number of chilies based on your preferred spice level. Removing the seeds can also reduce the heat.
Authentic Ingredients: For the best flavor, try to use fresh lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. These ingredients can often be found at Asian markets.
Serving: Tom Yum Goong is typically served as a main dish with a side of steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.35g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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