I get at least 3 out of one I do realize cooking is not chemistry, and you cant really just list how many grams of what to add and voila, but sometimes it would be helpful to know if we are at the same page with stuff. A persons success does not depend on his wisdom, but perseverance. Ill have to widen my search to ensure I source a supply. Complex flavors that meld into something so comforting truly is Yum! Just went through the net and found your recipe. Thank you,will love to hear from you and preference is only vegetarian no meat. This is actually one of my favorite soups! Once your heat is off, go back to your lime juice and add about 8 tablespoons of lime juice (depending on how sour you like it, I like it really sour). This recipes turned out amazing! Hi, how do I DIY the chilli paste for the cremy version. Turned out super duper yummy. Next, add about 6 tablespoons of fish sauce first, and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Thanks again! One question, should you strain the broth from the lime leaves, lemon grass and galangal? Since my roommate doesnt like mushrooms, do you have any other vegetable suggestions to substitute for them? Cut this portion into 1-inch lengths and smash the pieces with a heavy object until they split. My husband loved it! And the lemon kiffar leaves what if I cant find any what else can I use. I also saw two other Tom Yum recipes on your website but have chosen this one. Cup noodle: Cup noodles are precooked instant noodles with flavoring powder and/or seasoning sauce sold in a polystyrene, polyethylene, or paper cup. Thank you for the great recipe. I like Tom Yum Soup and would love to make it at home.. problem is I cant make it with shrimp or fish due to family food allergies.. Can this be made with chicken, beef or pork? At this stage, youll need to taste test and evaluate. Tom yum goong nam sai () is tom yum with shrimp in a clear broth, while tom yum goong nam khon () is the creamy milky version. My hubby loved it and said its better than buying from our local Thai spot. A wonderfully authentic recipe for one of my favorite Thai foods. Youre welcome Mali, glad this is helpful! I I will try to make Tom Yang Gung myself. Tastes like in Thailand! I love his show. With deep respect, Try couple of sliver green part of lime peel next time, no bay leaf ok. Thanks! Thank you for the video. Give it a try! Thank you so much for posting this. I will try some of your other recipes. As one of the other commenters mentioned you keep making them and will keep watching them:-). Cons: not salty enough. Add the shrimp head and shell to make shrimp stock. Hi Kid, thanks for stopping by. I use 4 limes and only 3 chillies. Do you eat the khafir lime leaves, lemongrass and galangal? Thank you again and keep cooking Thai food! Hi Mark, I tried your recipe today. Warn your guests the chilies are there to add flavor and spice, and that they probably dont want to eat the chilies whole (or remove them before serving). Of course I really like it with equal amounts of squid and Shrimp. Hi Patti, youre welcome, thanks for your support. Take your stalks of lemongrass, and first tear off the outermost leaf and throw it out. Super easy and quick!!!!! I used to work as a flight attendant and once we stop at Bangkok i change and get my tom yum soup. Preparing the creamy version today. Mark, well what can I say? You might need to add more fish sauce, sugar, or lime juice. Tom Kloang Pla Salid Makaam On from The Local (Bib Gourmand) Tom som. Here's a good example: "The thermostat is set too high," said Tom heatedly. YUMMMM. I just want to let you know that you are my favorite human being on this planet. He lovedddd it! Were lucky to have amazing fresh produce to use where I live (except galangal) which is a little harder to find, so its off to the kitchen for me. I'm coconuts for Thailand. Another great recipe, thank you! Boil your tom yum for another minute or so and then turn off the heat. Nam prik pao () is basically a Thai roasted chili sauce thats packed with flavor and usually bought in a can these days. For kaffir lime leaves, you could add just a squeeze of lime. Hey Stuart, thank you very much, I cant take credit for that idea its done like this all over Thailand but I agree, its a great way to cook shrimp! Thats usually what they add I think. Can you just reduce the quantity of ingredients for a smaller batch? Can I ask a question? You might not be able to necessarily taste the lemongrass and makrut lime leaves, but these aromatics should hit your nose while you slurp. Hi Terry, great to hear you got to try some tom yum. 3.4.3177 Will let you know how it turns out. 1828 Words at Play The Joy of Tom Swifties Funny and Exuberant Puns That Turn Adverbs into Punchlines A Tom Swifty is a play on words taking the form of a quotation ascribed to Tom and followed by an adverb. You are a great chef and very good teacher. Place the lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, and 1 quart unsalted chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth in a medium pot or large saucepan. I followed the recipe exactly, and it didnt come out as well as Id hoped, so I dumped a spoonful of Nam Prik Pao. but I have a question. Prawn Dumplings (Har Gao): Let it Gao. WAY too much lime juice. I was so happy to have found all these ingredients today. Recently I was holidaying in Singapore with my family. It exploits multiple meanings of words, or plays with words that sound similar but have different meanings. We ate around it and it was still awesome. Example sentences with the word tom-yum. Good grief this was good! Thank you for the great Tom Yum piece Mark, it was excellent and very informative. Keep filming and penning the recipes. Taste test, you may need to add more lime juice or fish sauce as the milk and roasted chili sauce throws off the sourness and saltiness. I just tried to make this tom yum goong nam sai and it was excellent! Hi Reem, awesome to hear from you, glad you used to stop in Bangkok and go straight to tom yum! Love it! Hey Patricia, often for tom yum its fish sauce that makes the soup salty, but you could add some salt if needed. Just love your site(s) especially the cooking one. Are we able to freeze the creamy soup please? Perry grew up in Denver, Colorado and was raised by two grandmothers who taught her the importance of cooking with all five senses and never adhering to a diet with a name. Thanks so much for sharing! Some puns are easy to figure out, but some can make you think a little bit more. I love this soup. Saludos desde Barcelona. For substitute, you could either omit it, or you could make prik pao with dry chilies and shallots. Thats one of the best descriptions of tom yum I think Ive ever heard sounds amazing and Im sure I would enjoy it as much as you do. Came back to Srilanka which Is my native place and tried your excellent instructions. I like the clear version, though if I order it at a restaurant here (in South Africa) I always have to explain beforehand as they normally make the creamier version which probably caters for the western palate more. Nicely done with the massaman curry as well! I LOVE Thai food and you have made it so simple with detailed ingredients that Im now able to try on my own!! First thing to do is put about 2 liters of water in a pot to boil. Tom-yum is incredible. Made a a combination of this and another recipe tonight was absolutely delicious. Hi Lim, I think most of the ingredients in this recipe should be available at local markets in Malaysia. Thank you very much You have a wonderful collection of recipes. This is one of my favorite soups, and I try to order it up whenever I can. Yes, that would be part of Marks success for sure, his determination always impresses me. Im not totally sure how to make it, but I will try to make a recipe in the future. This came out great! Your email is used to notify you of replies to your comment. For a while I imagined myself being good enough to cook a proper Tom Yum soup at a local Thai restaurant, haha! Thank you very much. For chicken, just substitute the shrimp for chicken, and I think you can add the chicken right as you start boiling the soup. cant wait to try this recipe, thank you so much! Its definitely a keeper! The most absolutely essential ingredients for this tom yum recipe are the trio of Thai herbs: This trio of Thai ingredients is what really gives tom yum its flavor, and without them you would not have a complete dish. I am never going to a Thai restaurant in North America again for this soup. Now its time to make my own. P.S. Using the leftover broth for rice tomorrow. The main difference between the two soups is. Ive visited Thailand so many times and am in love with the culture, people, and the food. Instructions and amounts were almost spot on, just some slight variations (she wanted more chili). Thank you so much for the recipe AND the amazing details!! Hey Fahmi, thank you very much, glad you enjoyed this recipe. . They are a bit much whole! Ok, so lets move on to the full recipe now. 7 Cant wait to try it !! This is my 2nd recipe from this site. I think thats a great idea, enjoy! Hey Leah, it all depends on the age of the galangal when its young its really good to eat, but the older galangal can be more tough. I started with the clear soup. Normally the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, are just in the soup for the flavor, but not to be eaten. Adjust sweet (sugar), salt (fish sauce) and sour (lime) to your taste (trust me, you'll know when you like it!). Thank you very much Maribel, great to hear that! I just made and ate this. you make it easy! Thats awesome, thank you for the message we are honored! Puedes ayudarme? Just a quick question. If I buy a shrimp dish in Bangkok what quality can I expect? Tom Yum Soup is my absolute favourite! Im not sure if I remember it right. Sometimes the Vietnam Hua store has them fresh, often not. I have not made the creamy version because I can not get ever how quick, easy and delicious this recipe is. There are 2 different types of tom yum, the clear version and the creamy version, and there's directions on how to make both types. Dan! But, as the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves were quite tough, I didnt eat those. Place the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, garlic, and shallot in the boiling water, and let it simmer for fifteen minutes. But straining them out would work well also. Hi Mike, great to hear from you, and Im so happy to hear you enjoyed this tom yum recipe! Now prepare your shrimp (or whatever meat of choice youre making tom yum with). I substituted the zest of two limes and sliced ginger. I subd lime with lemon juice since I didnt have any limes, AMAZING still!! felt like we were at a thai restaurant. I made the clear Tom Hi :) I didnt see it in the recipe. The best part of your cooking videos (too me) is when you try the food. Thank you. Very well explained. Jokes aside, they love your meals. Awesome!!! Tried making the clear version of the soup couple of days ago. In the recipie you mentioned that you saved half for clear and half for creamy . I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe :). You are my Thai food guru ;). Hey Talal, great to hear from you, glad you made tom yum and you enjoyed it! I would love to buy a printed copy of Eating Thai food guide if you ever start printing them on paper. Thai salads are called yum, and yum vinaigrette is made up of fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chilies. I personally love it with coconut creamand extra coriander and spring onions.. Its hard for me to tell whether the soup needs more fish sauce or sugar, as I dont cook with them very often. Hey Quan, thats not typically done in Thailand, but yes, feel free to try that out, could be very good! Let me know how it goes! Janice that Tom khlong which uses tamarind instead of the kafir lime for the sour flavor. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and Thai chili oil. My dream is to meet you mark in december when i will be in Thailand. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. For my next batch (no doubt there will be many) I will make a few changes. However, I did end up eating the galangal as it was quite soft and yummy, lol. I usually make enough for two people. This is not the first step of the recipe, but its best to have your limes squeezed so when you need them later, you dont need to rush to squeeze them all. You are Siu Mai type. Im guessing this isnt the sort of soup you could freeze or store in the fridge over night? You can put on the lid just so it starts to boil and release all the herb flavors quicker. Un abrazo desde Barcelona. Cant wait to get home to try it out. Hi Shalina, great to hear you love tom yum goong, and glad it turned out so well! Thank you so much! I made the clear Tom Yum soup. I have not yet made this recipe with shrimp and have used vegetable broth or just plain water with whatever protein I have around and all have turned out delicious! amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Thanks for sharing. Your recipe is a keeper. I didnt know those ingredients werent normally eaten. Usually served as an appetizer, tom yum is traditionally . Great to hear you enjoyed it Peter, thank you! Worked okay. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the coconut milk or evaporated milk, if using. Tom Yum is one of my favorite dishes from Thailand. Yield Serves 2 to 4, Makes 2 to 4 servings Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 13 minutes Show Nutrition Ingredients 1 stalk lemongrass 5 fresh makrut lime leaves (each leaf looks like 2) 1 quart unsalted chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 8 ounces Happy cooking! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Thanks! So easy to follow after watching your video. :). Hey Jelena, thank you for reading this. Sounds good! And also make sure you add the lime juice at the end of cooking and make sure its sour enough I think that will combat the fishiness of the fish sauce. :). I have a question, can I use coconut milk or cream? Contrary that many people think tom yum is made creamy with coconut milk, its actually nom kream tiam (), which is canned evaporated milk (as opposed to sweetened condensed milk). Then, I like to use a mallet to lightly pound the lemongrass to release the flavors. See more of our authentic Thai recipes here. Do you add salt? As the day drew nearer, his parents decided to buy him a toy tractor as a gift. Its convenient to read and print. Hi Fauzia, tom yum paste is likely just a combination of chillies and galangal and lemongrass. Thank you for posting and sharing the recipe. The roasted chili sauce and creaminess from the evaporated milk will alter the flavors from the clear version, so you might need more lime juice and more fish sauce. Thanks again Mark. The Tom Yum at this place is absolutely and brutally excellent, sporting a satisfying spicy sourness, the bowl full of all kinds of lumber from pieces of lemongrass and galangal, and chocked full with tomato, mushrooms, and prawns. Note: If youre looking for a Thai coconut milk based soup, check out my tom kha gairecipe. This one is more updated than the other versions, and this is my preference. I had to substitute some things because I cant get out w the pandemic. Hi Shayne, good to hear from you and that you like tom yum. Can you recommend the next recipe I should have a crack at we love chillis and chicken if that helps! Its so amazingly good! I played with it however by only using 5 limes and 3 chillis. Thank you! Looked through quite a few recipes and decided to give youre one a try. Great recepy ! They all look great. My family raved about it ! Great to hear that Leah, glad you liked it. I thought of using it in a risotto. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in your wok over medium high heat, and add the shrimp shells and heads. Looks good, but palm sugar for authenticity. So excited! It consists of shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger or galangal, shrimps, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, and minced Thai chili peppers. Other ingredients are still important though, especially Thai chilies (), mushrooms (), cilantro (), tomatoes (), sweet white onions (), lime juice (), sugar (), and fish sauce (). (?!?!?) I made this Tom Yum Goong and shared with my workmates. Hi mark wiens thank you so much Ive read your email Id like Thai cuisine really most specially their salads and this Tom yum soup Tom ga gai too. Siu Mai god, these are tasty. Hi Momoko, thank you very much. Normally in Thailand coconut milk is not used in tom yum, but its used in tom kha. Taste test the tom yum and adjust the flavor as needed before adding the kaffir lime leaves and turning off the heat. I am always interested in where you and Ying are going to show up. Usually in Thailand we use Tiparos brand, which to me is usually quite smooth. Tom Yum Goong is my favorite food on this planet. I really dont know, are my spoons really small or my limes really big, but from what you said you squeeze almost one tablespoon lime juice from a single lime. Finally chop up a handful of fresh cilantro, throw it in the soup, and give your tom yum a final stir. and I heard some people even further by make Tom Yum with wipcream. Hi Grelyn, good to hear from you, glad you and your husband enjoy prik pao. Eating this right now. Smells good. Thanks!! Felt like Im in thai restaurant. Firstly wash 200 grams of mushrooms very well in water. I mean if youre allergic to coconuts please stick with the evaporated milk. Typically in Thailand the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal all just sit at the bottom of the bowl of soup maybe just to keep the aroma, and so you know they are within the soup and they are just eaten around without being eaten.