Tom Yum Goong (Spicy and Sour Shrimp Soup)
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About this dish
Tom Yum Goong is the quintessential Thai hot-and-sour soup, a clear or creamy broth simmered with plump river prawns. Its unmistakable aroma comes from lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chili, brightened with lime juice and fish sauce for a fiery, tangy kick. The soup is prized as much for its medicinal, herb-forward fragrance as for its bold heat. Serve it piping hot with steamed jasmine rice, and choose the nam khon (creamy) version if you prefer a richer, milkier broth.
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Thai
- Region
- Central
- Spice level
- Spicy