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Authentic Tom Yum Goong

A vividly fragrant, explosively sour and spicy shrimp soup powered by a holy trinity of Thai aromatics: lemongrass, galangal, and makrut lime leaves.

ThaiPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Bring the stock to a . Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, and torn lime leaves. for 5 minutes to the aromatics.

  2. 2

    Stir in the nam prik pao (chili jam), bruised chilies, and fish sauce.

  3. 3

    Add the mushrooms and for 2 minutes .

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp. Cook just until they turn pink and curl (about 2 minutes ). Turn off the heat immediately.

  5. 5

    Stir in the fresh lime juice ( lime juice ruins its brightness).

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust the balance—it should be sharply sour, salty, and spicy. Garnish with cilantro.

📋Details

CuisineThai
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
18%
💧Water
41%
🌍Earth
14%
💨Air
27%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat0%
Entropy3%
Reactivity97%
0.045
Heat
0.351
Entropy
13.602
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

321.38cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
16%
of 2000 cal
protein69.01g86%
carbs8.08g10%
fat3.51g10%
% Daily Value
Protein
69.01g138%
Carbs
8.08g3%
Fat
3.51g5%
Sugar
0.84g2%
Sodium
1869.29mg81%