Thai Spicy Sour Soup - Tom Yum Goong Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk offers creaminess.

Thai bird chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

Start by heating 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken stock in a large pot.

Add garlic, shallot, galangal, and lemongrass to the pot to form an aromatic base.

While waiting for the stock to boil, mix chili jam and coconut milk in a small bowl.

Once the stock comes to a boil, add button mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, raw shrimp, blue crabs, and tomato wedges to the pot.

Mix everything well and cover the pot to let it simmer until the seafood is cooked.

After a few minutes, remove the lid and check if the seafood is done; it should smell awesome.

Add the bowl of chili jam and coconut milk to the pot and stir well.

To serve, start with a large bowl with some rice noodles at the bottom.

Add chopped Thai chilies, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce to the bowl.

Ladle the soup on top and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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