Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)

Name: Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 or 4 stalks lemon grass; 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; 3 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced; 5 ounces oyster mushrooms, trimmed and quartered; 8 ounces jumbo shrimp; 2 to 3 bird pepper chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced; 2 to 3 teaspoons nam pla (fish sauce); 3 to 4 tablespoons (or more) lime juice; 5 sprigs cilantro, washed, dried and chopped; 4 whole kaffir lime leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Trim the bottom of the lemon grass, and remove tough layers.
2
Using a food processor or Japanese or French mandoline, slice the bottom 3 or 4 inches of the stalk tissue-thin.
3
Bring the stock to a boil.
4
Add lemon grass and sliced lime leaves, and boil one minute.
5
Add the mushrooms, and simmer until mushrooms have softened, 2 or 3 minutes.
6
Add the shrimp, chilies and fish sauce, and cook until shrimp are just done.
7
(Do not overcook the shrimp.)
8
Stir in the lime juice, tasting as you add.
9
Serve, sprinkled with cilantro and the 4 whole lime leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 or 4 stalks lemon grass, 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, 3 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced, 5 ounces oyster mushrooms, trimmed and quartered, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!