Description
Tom Yum Goong is a tantalizing Thai soup that delivers an explosion of flavors in every spoonful. This aromatic broth, infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and succulent shrimp, captures the essence of Thai street food. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress your guests and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
- 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 3 Thai chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or oyster), sliced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add smashed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and sliced Thai chili peppers. Let simmer for 5 minutes to release aromas.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender (approximately 3 minutes).
- Season with fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 175mg