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Tom Yam Koong Soup

All the magic of Thailand in a bowl of comfy spicy & sour soup !

Cooking Time: 10 MIN

Serving People: 2-4 PEOPLE

Tom Yam Koong Soup

Ingredients
for Tom Yam Koong Soup

• 400ml of stock (VG or chicken) or water • 70g BE Tom Yam soup paste • 10-12 headless prawns • 8-10 pces mushrooms • 2 pces tomatoes • 1/2 Tbsp sugar • 1 pinch of salt • 2 1/2 BE Fish sauce • 1 lime Optional : • 100ml Evaporated milk (unsweetened) or coconut milk > for the milky version of this soup • 1 stalk lemongrass • 2 slices galangal • 2 kaffir lime leaves • chili

How to cook Tom Yam Koong Soup

Follow these easy steps to bring authentic Thai flavors to your dishes.

  • STEP 1
    • Put 400ml of water/stock in a sauce pot. Add the Tom Yam soup paste and optional herbs. Bring to a boil.
  • STEP 2
    • Add the prawns, mushrooms and tomatoes.
  • STEP 3
    • Add the evaporated milk (unless you prefer the clear soup version) and season to taste with fish sauce, sugar and salt.
  • STEP 4
    • Simmer until cooked through.
  • STEP 5
    • Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to taste.

Chef’s Tip

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Thai Jasmine rice to make this soup a full meal!

Master Chef Nooror

Master Chef Nooror