Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Sour Thai Lemongrass soup)

Authentic Thai food is edible art- unique ingredients and techniques combined to create amazing flavors that are healthy and delicious. Tom YUMMMM is a beginner recipe.  The secret of Thai food is the spices and fresh ingredients, some of which can be hard to find. Everything below can be found at a specialty or asian market fairly easily. 

2-3 Servings

·         2 chili peppers

·         5 sprigs cilantro

·         2 tablespoon fish sauce

·         ½ clove garlic

·         3 kaffir lime leaves

·         1 lemongrass (3 slices~ 2-3 inches)

·         1  lime juiced

·         1 cup sliced mushrooms, cabbage and carrot

·         1 tablespoon Nam Prig Pow/Pad 

·         1 cup shrimp

·         4 cups water

Boil water
 Slice/smash the lemongrass to release flavor and boil for 5 mins

Peel and de-vein the shrimp 

Combine fish sauce and lime juice and divide into serving bowls
Crush chili pepper and set aside

Add de-stemed kaffir lime leaves, garlic, vegetables, and several sprigs cilantro and boil 5 minutes

Add the shrimp and simmer till just orange

Scoop shrimp and liquid into the serving bowls to serve immediately

Add the nam prig pow/pad, cilantro, chili pepper, fish sauce, and lime to taste

**do NOT use stock for this recipe if you want it to taste authentic. The herbs and shrimp make the "stock"