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Thai Quick & easy

Tom Yum Goong

A vibrant, fragrant, spicy and sour shrimp soup.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Soup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make Stock: Boil water/stock in a medium pot. Add shrimp shells and simmer for 5 minutes to enrich the broth. Remove and discard shells.

  2. 2

    Infuse Aromatics: Bring broth back to a simmer (around 200°F). Add bruised lemongrass, galangal slices, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes until highly fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp and mushrooms (optional). Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque. Avoid boiling vigorously to keep shrimp tender.

  4. 4

    Season: Remove from heat immediately. Stir in fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and Thai chili jam. Taste and adjust—it should be equal parts sour, salty, and spicy.

  5. 5

    Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and crushed bird's eye chilies.

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