Tom Yum Goong - Savouring Southeast Asia Recipe

Name: Tom Yum Goong - Savouring Southeast Asia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 grams shrimp in the shell; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 each lemongrass stalks, tender midsection only, smashed and cut into 2 inch (5cm) lengths; 6 slices galangal root or 3 slices dried; 6 each green chili peppers Thai; 6 cups chicken broth or regular; 8 each kaffir lime leaves spines removed; 1 x thai chili paste roasted, to taste; 1/4 cup lime juice fresh; 1 cup mushrooms; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 each red chili peppers fresh; 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

Servings: persons

375 grams shrimp in the shell
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 each lemongrass stalks, tender midsection only, smashed and cut into 2 inch (5cm) lengths
6 slices galangal root or 3 slices dried
6 each green chili peppers Thai
6 cups chicken broth or regular
8 each kaffir lime leaves spines removed
1 x thai chili paste roasted, to taste
1/4 cup lime juice fresh
1 cup mushrooms
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 each red chili peppers fresh
1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

1
Peel and devein the shrimps, reserving the shells.
2
Rinse and set aside.
3
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the vegetable oil.
4
When the oil is hot, add the shrimp shells and fry them, stirring until they turn bright orange, aout 1 minute.
5
Toss in the lemongrass, galangal, green chillies, chicken stock and 4 of the lime leaves.
6
Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes to develop the flavours.
8
Remove from the heat and pour the stock through a sieve placed over a saucepan.
9
Discard the contents of the sieve.
10
Add the chilli paste, mushrooms to the saucepan, stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
11
When it is boiling, add the shrimps and the remaining 4 lime leaves and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Season with the fish sauce and lime juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
13
Ladle the soup and garnish with the red chillies and coriander leaves.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 grams shrimp in the shell, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 each lemongrass stalks, tender midsection only, smashed and cut into 2 inch (5cm) lengths, 6 slices galangal root or 3 slices dried, and more.

Yes, Tom Yum Goong - Savouring Southeast Asia 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.

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Tom Yum Goong - Savouring Southeast Asia

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