THAI SHRIMP AND LEMONGRASS SOUP (TOM YUM SOUP)
This is the best Tom Yum Soup recipe. To maximize the citrus flavor of the fresh lemongrass, crush the base and stem with the flat side of a chef's knife before slicing or before adding it to a recipe. If using larger pieces of lemongrass, remove them before serving.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Fish Soups
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a mortar, combine the garlic, chilies, cilantro stems and pepper, and grind together with a pestle until a thick paste forms, adding 1 Tbs. water if needed to facilitate grinding. Alternatively, combine all the ingredients in a mini food processor and process to a paste. Set the chili paste aside.
- 2. Remove and discard the stems from the mushrooms. Thinly slice the caps. Trim and crush the lemongrass stalks. Smash the galangal slices with the side of a chef's knife.
- 3. In a stockpot over high heat, warm the oil. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemongrass, galangal slices and shallots, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- 4. Pour in the stock, add the lime zest and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the chili paste and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fish sauce, lime juice and palm sugar and stir to mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- 5. Just before serving, stir in the shrimp. As soon as they begin to turn color and are opaque, after about 3 minutes, remove the soup from the heat. Ladle the soup into individual bowls, garnish with the shredded basil and cilantro, and serve immediately.
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KING EJYK
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp. I love the addition of the kaffir lime leaves. They really give the soup a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitel
Regina Tweneboah
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdou Mettau
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Jemimah Sachimbali
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp. I love the addition of the kaffir lime leaves. They really give the soup a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitel
Prince Manj
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aizaz Qureshi
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch Tariq Jutt
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp. I love the addition of the kaffir lime leaves. They really give the soup a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitel
Chantal Vossen
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Magda Lympe
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
youssef hamouda
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp. I love the addition of the kaffir lime leaves. They really give the soup a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitel
rana nasir
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The soup was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kinyana Isaac
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
ZAIN Ul abideen
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the flavors are always spot-on. I love the addition of the galangal and kaffir lime leaves. They really give the soup a unique and authentic flavor.
Luth Islam
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the spicy and sour flavors. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp. I will definitely be making this again.
arpit dulal
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Letho Mpande
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and refreshing. The perfect meal for a cold day. I especially love the addition of the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. They give the soup a really unique and authentic flavor.
Deepak Shakya
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and it's so easy to make. I usually add a little bit of extra lemongrass and ginger, just to give it a bit more flavor.
Vero Mora
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.