Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong)

Name: Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shrimp & deveined; 3 1/2 cups water; 4 each kaffir lime leaves; 2 stalks lemongrass cut into 1 inch pieces, smashed; 1/2 cup mushrooms, enoki (straw); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 2 teaspoons green chili peppers red and green, sliced; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

1
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat.
2
Stir in the curry paste, lime leaves and lemongrass.
3
Bring to a boil again and add shrimps and mushrooms.
4
Cook just until the shrimps are done but not overcooked.
5
Stir in fish sauce and remove from heat.
6
Spoon the soup into a serving bowl and add lime juice, stir to mix well.
7
Sprinkle chilies and cilantro leaves before serving.
8
Serve hot with cooked rice.
9
NOTE: Boneless chicken pieces may be used instead of shrimps.
10
Omit the chilies if desired.
11
Additional fish sauce may also be added to the soup at the table.

114

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Protein

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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: 1 cup shrimp & deveined, 3 1/2 cups water, 4 each kaffir lime leaves, 2 stalks lemongrass cut into 1 inch pieces, smashed, and more.

Yes, Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (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!