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Tom Yum Goong

A hot and sour soup cooked with fragrant herbs like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, usually featuring shrimp.

ต้มยำกุ้ง (tom yam kung)

Also known as

  • Tom Yum — General term for the soup style

Ingredients

shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, thai chili, mushrooms, lime juice, cilantro

Commonly hidden ingredients

fish sauce, chicken broth, shrimp paste, chili jam

Preparation note

Typically prepared with a fish sauce base and shrimp stock.

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