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Tom Yum Soup With Prawns

Name: Tom Yum Soup With Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200g Onion; 150g Tomato; 20g Red Chilli; 15g Galangal; 2 Lemongrass Stalks; 250g Raw King Prawns; 1 Chicken Stock Cube; 120g Oyster Mushrooms; 8 makrut lime leaves; 25 ml Fish Sauce; 25 ml Lime juice; 70 ml Coconut Milk; 1 tblsp Thai Chilli Jam; Handful Coriander

Tom Yum Soup With Prawns is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Onion, Tomato, Red Chilli, Galangal, Lemongrass Stalks, Raw King Prawns, Chicken Stock Cube, Oyster Mushrooms, makrut lime leaves, Fish Sauce, Lime juice, Coconut Milk, Thai Chilli Jam and Coriander, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Tom Yum Soup With Prawns is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Pad Thai.

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Ingredients

Onion200g
Tomato150g
Red Chilli20g
Galangal15g
Lemongrass Stalks2
Raw King Prawns250g
Chicken Stock Cube1
Oyster Mushrooms120g
makrut lime leaves8
Fish Sauce25 ml
Lime juice25 ml
Coconut Milk70 ml
Thai Chilli Jam1 tblsp
CorianderHandful

Step-by-Step Instructions

11 steps

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Step 1

Pour 1.3 litres water into a large saucepan over a high heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, tomato, chilli, galangal, lemongrass, prawn heads and chicken stock cube.

Step 3♨️ Boil⏱️ 20 mins

Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 mins until the liquid has reduced.

Step 4

Carefully strain the hot broth into a large heatproof bowl or jug, then discard the prawn heads.

Step 5

Return the strained veg and herb mixture to the saucepan and pour over the broth.

Step 6🥄 Mix⏱️ 3 mins

Stir through the mushrooms and lime leaves, then cook for 3 mins until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 7

Add 1 tbsp sugar, the fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk and prawns.

Step 8♨️ Boil⏱️ 1-2 mins

Bring to the boil and cook until the prawns are cooked through, about 1-2 mins.

Step 9

Remove from the heat.

Step 10🥄 Mix

Remove the lemongrass, then stir in the Thai chilli jam, if using.

Step 11✨ Serve

Scatter over the coriander to finish, if you like, and serve.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Tom Yum Soup With Prawns reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown onion in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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