REAL CAUCASIAN STYLE TOM YUM! 🍛😋🍝 The world's best soup recipes by GEORGY KAVKAZ

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger

Ginger is more widely available and offers a similar flavor profile.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lime zest

Lime zest can mimic the citrus aroma when kaffir lime leaves are unavailable.

Prepare the ingredients and gather plates and a pot.

Choose a deep pot for the broth and a cast iron skillet for frying.

Thaw the shrimp and squid, removing the skin from the squid to prevent toughness.

Boil water in the cauldron over a campfire.

Add chicken breast to the boiling water and cook until well done.

Prepare the tom yum soup by adding tom yum paste, galangal, and broth to the pot.

Add crab shells to the pot for flavor.

Cook the noodles separately for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

Prepare shrimp by marinating with black pepper and garlic.

Heat oil in the cast iron skillet and fry the shrimp until golden brown.

Add the cooked noodles to the broth along with the shrimp and squid.

Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado to the dish.

Dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil.

Strain the broth to remove solids and enhance flavor.

Add caffir lime leaves for citrus aroma and garlic to the broth.

Finish the soup by adding sugar to balance acidity.

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