Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum is a famous Thai soup known for its bold flavours of spicy, sour, and savoury. It typically includes shrimp or chicken, mushrooms, and fragrant herbs like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. It's a perfect balance of flavours and is often enjoyed as a starter or main dish.

Ingredients:

• 500g shrimp (or chicken)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
• 4-5 kaffir lime leaves
• 1-inch piece of galangal, sliced
• 2-3 Thai bird’s eye chillies (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chillies. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavours.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add the shrimp or chicken and cook until they are just done (shrimp will turn pink and chicken will be cooked through).
3. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more lime juice for sourness or fish sauce for saltiness.
4. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh coriander.
   
   

Tom Yum is a fantastic soup to enjoy year-round, especially if you love bold, exciting flavours. Its unique combination of spices and aromatics makes it a great choice for those looking to explore authentic Thai cuisine.