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Tom Yum Soup (Thai Soup)

Tom Yum Soup (Thai Soup)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min 2 servings

Originally from recipetineats.com

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the prawns. Place heads and shell in pot, reserve meat.
  2. 2Use a meat mallet or similar to bash the garlic, chilli and lemongrass so they burst open to release flavour. Add into pot.
  3. 3Crush kaffir lime leaves with your hands. Add into pot.
  4. 4Add galangal, stock and water. Bring to simmer on high heat, cover, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Strain the broth, discard the prawn shells etc, then return broth into same pot over low heat.
  6. 6Add onions and mushrooms, simmer 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, simmer for 1 minute.
  7. 7Add prawns, simmer 2 minutes or until just cooked.
  8. 8Stir in sugar and fish sauce, simmer for 1 minute.
  9. 9Add lime juice, then taste. Adjust sweet (sugar), salt (fish sauce) and sour (lime) to your taste (trust me, you'll know when you like it!).
  10. 10Ladle into bowls and serve with fresh coriander and fresh chilli! This is the CLEAR version of Tom Yum.
  11. 11When you add sugar, also add Thai Chilli Paste and evaporated milk.
  12. 12Then continue with recipe!
  13. 13Following Creamy Tom Yum steps but use coconut milk instead of evaporated milk.
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