Tom Yum Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)

Name: Tom Yum Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp/tomatoes/mushrooms (such as maitake or king oyster mushrooms, depending on personal preference); Thai red curry paste/coconut milk/fish sauce/lemon juice; Galangal/lemongrass/kaffir lime leaves/chili peppers/onion or shallots/cilantro

Juairiah的啾愛料理 @lisekung_1119

This soup is bursting with the rich aroma of Southeast Asian spices, combined with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk. Its vibrant color and tangy, spicy flavor make it a must-try dish when visiting Thailand. 😋

Juairiah的啾愛料理 @lisekung_1119

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Ingredients

30 minutes

Serves 2 servings

Shrimp/tomatoes/mushrooms (such as maitake or king oyster mushrooms, depending on personal preference)
Thai red curry paste/coconut milk/fish sauce/lemon juice
Galangal/lemongrass/kaffir lime leaves/chili peppers/onion or shallots/cilantro

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves are the key herbs that create the enchanting flavor of Tom Yum Kung. Prepare the necessary ingredients: roughly chop the materials, crush the chili peppers, and cut and bruise the lemongrass to enhance its aroma.
2

Sauté the shrimp shells with chili paste to release their fragrance.
3

Add water and bring to a boil.
4

Remove the shrimp shells, then add the herbs and continue to simmer.
5

Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and shrimp (I also added fish fillets). In Thailand, there are versions that use only chicken.
6

In a bowl, place cilantro, lemon juice, and fish sauce.
7

Pour the cooked soup from the pot into the bowl and add a bit of coconut milk. 😊