Nasi Goreng Tom Yam | Recipe

tom yum paste

🥗Healthier: homemade tom yum seasoning

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat it up.

Add minced garlic, smashed lemongrass, diced tomato, and onion; cook until soft and flavors are mixed together.

Add sliced carrot and tear up lime leaves into the skillet; stir to combine.

Add tom yum paste and chili paste; stir continuously while cooking.

Season with salt, sugar, and oyster sauce; adjust to taste.

Add prawns to the mixture and cook until they are done, being careful as they cook quickly.

Add boiled rice to the skillet; try to separate the rice to avoid clumps.

Mix everything together thoroughly, adding coriander leaves at the end.

Remove lemongrass before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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