Tom Yum Kung
Shrimp 10 pieces (170 grams) | Squid 125g |
Clam 185 grams | Tomato 1 piece (120 grams) |
Mushroom 80g | Dried lemon leaves 2.5 grams |
Dried lemongrass 7 grams | Dried galangal slices 8 grams |
Dried Millet Chili 7 grams | Tom Yum Sauce Cubes 24 grams |
Coconut milk 100ml | Green Lemon 1 |
fish sauce 5ml | Shrimp paste 12 grams |
Fresh spicy millet 2 | Water 1000ml |
Step 1
Prepare the required ingredients. The clams should be soaked in water with oil and salt for more than 3 hours in advance to fully spit out sand.Step 2
Remove the membrane from squidStep 3
Modify the knife for the squid, cut it into long strips or modify it into a flower knife.Step 4
Devein the shrimpStep 5
Wash and slice mushroomsStep 6
Cut tomatoes into small piecesStep 7
Add 1000ml of purified or filtered water to the potStep 8
Add lemongrass, lemon leaves, dried chilies and dried galangal slices to the cold water.Step 9
Turn on the heat and boil the water for about 18 minutes until the aroma of the spices comes out, then remove the spices.Step 10
Add clams, mushrooms, tomatoesStep 11
Add the tom yum paste cubesStep 12
Boil for three minutes to make the base soup.Step 13
Add 12 grams of shrimp paste, adjust color and seasoning.Step 14
Add shrimp and squidStep 15
Add coconut milkStep 16
Add fresh millet spicyStep 17
Add 5ml of fish sauce, cook for 1 minute and then turn off the heat.Step 18
Turn off the heat and add the juice of a fresh lemon. Add lemon juice according to your favorite acidity. Avoid adding the skin and seeds to the pot, which will have a bitter taste.Step 19
Remove from the pot and serve in a bowl, garnish with two fresh lemon slices, and enjoy! Spicy and sour, my mouth is already watering, haha! Tom Yum Cooking Tips1. Lemongrass, galangal, and lemon leaves can also be used fresh if available.
2. Lemongrass has the function of promoting qi, so if pregnant women eat it, do not add lemongrass.
3. You can use whatever mushroom you like, either enoki mushrooms or straw mushrooms.
4. You can also use chicken soup or bone soup instead of water to cook the soup, which tastes better.
5. Lemon and chili can be added according to your preference of sourness and spiciness.
6. You can also use this as a soup base for hot pot!