Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy — all in one bowl.
The iconic Thai hot and sour soup that hits every single flavor note perfectly.
Ingredients
- 300 g shrimp (shell on)
- 3 stalks lemongrass (smashed)
- 5 slices galangal
- 5 kaffir lime leaves (torn)
- 200 g mushrooms
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp nam prik pao
🍜 Tom Yum Goong
Thailand in a spoonful. Sweet, sour, salty, spicy — all at once.
This soup is pure magic. Every spoonful is an explosion of lemongrass, lime, and chili heat, balanced with the sweetness of fresh shrimp. It’s the kind of dish that clears your sinuses and warms your soul at the same time.
I fell in love with Tom Yum on my first trip to Bangkok — eaten from a street stall at midnight, sweating and smiling. I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.
🧭 About This Dish
Tom Yum
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