Tom Yum (Spicy Thai Soup) Recipe

Name: Tom Yum (Spicy Thai Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp or 1 lb chicken, cut up; 4 -5 kaffir lime leaves; 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 3 cups water; 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 -5 tablespoons fish sauce; 7 -8 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons red chili peppers, freshly ground (or to taste); 1 tablespoon chili paste, in soy bean oil (Thai name -- Nam Prik Pao, can be found in Asian grocery store)

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp or 1 lb chicken, cut up
4 -5 kaffir lime leaves
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cups water
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 -5 tablespoons fish sauce
7 -8 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red chili peppers, freshly ground (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chili paste, in soy bean oil (Thai name -- Nam Prik Pao, can be found in Asian grocery store)

1
Pour water into medium saucepan and place over high head on stove; bring to boil and add Kaffir lime leaves & lemon grass; cook for 2 minutes.
2
Reduce to low heat, add fish sauce, lime juice, fresh ground red chili, and chili paste in soy bean oil.
3
Add mushrooms & tomatoes; cook for several minutes.
4
Add shrimp or chicken.
5
Turn heat to high, do not stir.
6
When shrimp or chicken is cooked, continue to cook for 2 minutes more.
7
Serve with hot rice.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lb shrimp or 1 lb chicken, cut up, 4 -5 kaffir lime leaves, 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped, 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tom Yum (Spicy Thai Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Yum (Spicy Thai Soup)

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