Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp) Recipe

Name: Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock; 1 stalk lemongrass, fresh; 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao); 6 thai green bird's eye chilies (or Serrano chillies); 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro); 1 medium lime, juice of; 1 medium onion (sliced); 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 cup boneless cooked chicken breasts (chopped if using chicken) or 1 cup raw prawns (chopped if using chicken); 1 (8 ounce) can straw mushrooms (or regular button mushrooms); 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin; 1 piece peeled fresh gingerroot

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
1 stalk lemongrass, fresh
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
6 thai green bird's eye chilies (or Serrano chillies)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro)
1 medium lime, juice of
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup boneless cooked chicken breasts (chopped if using chicken) or 1 cup raw prawns (chopped if using chicken)
1 (8 ounce) can straw mushrooms (or regular button mushrooms)
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin
1 piece peeled fresh gingerroot

1
Using only the white part of the lemongrass (discard the rest), pound to release the flavor and cut into 2 inch segments.
2
Put lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger root and stock into a pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
3
Uncover the pot and add the Kaffir lime leaves, chilies, onion, sugar and chicken pieces (if using prawns, add during last two minutes of cooking).
4
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add Nam Prik Pao and mushrooms. Simmer for yet another 2 minutes. Now add the green onions and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
5
Turn off the heat, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Test for saltiness and sourness. If required, adjust with more fish sauce (salt) and lemon juice (sour).
6
If you can't find Kaffir Lime leaves, lime zest is the closest thing (use 1-2 tsp).

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock, 1 stalk lemongrass, fresh, 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, 2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao), and more.

Yes, Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp) 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.

Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp)

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