Artificial Flavors Free Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

4.7

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Artificial Flavors Free Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, shells reserved
5 cups water
2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and bruised
1 oz fresh galangal (about 6 thin slices)
Chef's tip
Ginger is the closest stand-in - swap 1:1; the flavor is warmer and less piney.
6 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3–4 thai bird's eye chilies, halved (adjust to heat preference)
8 oz oyster mushrooms, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tbsp fish sauce, plus more to taste
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp nam prik pao (thai roasted chili paste)
¼ cup evaporated milk (optional)

For serving

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the reserved shrimp shells and 5 cups of water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain out and discard the shells, returning the shrimp stock to the saucepan.
2
Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and bird's eye chilies to the shrimp stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the broth is deeply fragrant.

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