Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Soup Soup)
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts mushroom broth, if available
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced on a bias in 2-inch pieces, lightly crushed or scored
- 4 kaffir lime leaves (lightly crushed or scored)
- 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced (Thai ginger)
- 1 red bird's eye chili, sliced including seeds if you like spicy (thai dragon chili)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce, such as nam pla
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled (tail on or removed, as you prefer)
- 2 limes, juice of
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped (use cilantro for a more authentic soup)
directions
- Bring the stock to the boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the spices infuse the broth. Note that I prefer to wrap the spices and seasonings in cheesecloth; make it easier to remove before serving (see note at end of Directions).
- Uncover and add the fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook for about 8 minutes until they turn pink.
- Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, green onions, and basil (or cilantro).
- Taste for salt and spices; you should have an equal balance of spicy, salty, and sour. It's a good idea to tell your guest's that the lemongrass and lime leaves are for flavor only and should be avoided when eating the soup.
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