Tom Yum Soup

A tangy, aromatic soup with shrimp and mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 1.5 liters water
• 2 stalks lemon grass
• 3 slices galangal
• 4 None kefir lime leaves
• 250 g shrimp
• 200 g mushrooms (optional)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chili paste

Method

1. Bring water to boil, add lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
2. Simmer for ten minutes to infuse flavors.
3. Add mushrooms and shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink.
4. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste; adjust to taste.

Chef's tips

• Lemon grass should be bruised to release flavors.
• For a spicier kick, add more chili paste.