Thai Spicy Sour Soup - Tom Yum Goong Recipe Video

Tom yum goong is a popular Thai spicy sour soup that is packed with exotic flavors, thanks to some fresh aromatics like lemongrass and fresh galangal. It's a breeze to make, so let's get to work!

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chicken stock1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm)
 Shallot2 Medium, smashed
 Galangal slice4 Small, thin slices
 Lemon grass stalk1 Medium, bruised and cut into sections (Woody part discarded)
 Chili paste with soy bean oil1 1⁄2 Tablespoon (Chili jam - Prik pao)
 Coconut milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Button mushrooms3 Ounce, quartered
 Kaffir lime leaves3 Medium
 Sea food6 Ounce (De-veined raw shrimp and blue crabs used)
 Tomato1⁄2 Medium, wedged
 Chicken breast1 Medium, sliced thinly and boiled
 Rice noodles1 Cup (16 tbs) (Boiled)
 Fresh lime juice3 Tablespoon
 Thai chilies6 Medium, chopped
 Fish sauce3 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 524 Calories from Fat 98

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g18%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 103.6 mg34.5%

Sodium 1413.1 mg58.9%

Total Carbohydrates 86 g28.6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g7.9%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 26 g52.5%

Vitamin A 5.7% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 9.8% Iron 30.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large pot heat the chicken stock. Add garlic cloves, shallot, galangal and lemon grass. This will form an aromatic base.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the chili jam and coconut milk.
3. When the stock comes to a boil, add the button mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, raw shrimp, blue crabs and tomato wedges. Mix everything and cover and cook until the seafood is done.
4. After a while open the lid and the seafood should give a nice aroma. At this point add the mix of chili jam and coconut milk and stir it well.
5. To this add the cut pieces of chicken breasts.

FINALIZING
6. In a serving bowl put the boiled rice noodles at the bottom and top it with some Thai chilies, some fresh lime juice and fish sauce. Ladle the finished soup on top and garnish with fresh cilantro.

SERVING
7. Serve warm.

Editors Review

I love the Tom Yum Goong, simply because I love all things that the Thai cuisine has to offer. I have had several versions of this soup and I can tell that the Aimless Cook's recipe would be pretty fragrant and tasty. Watch and Learn! Bon Appetit!
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