Ali Yusuf on Simply delicious S:2 E:16 Tum Yum Seafood

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned shrimp is budget-friendly.

squid

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner, and canned tuna is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: seitan

💰Cheaper: pollock

Seitan offers a meat alternative, while pollock is a cost-effective fish.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium option, while salt is a basic substitute.

Start by boiling water in a pot.

Add lemongrass, ginger, onions, and garlic to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.

Add kaffir lime leaves and mushrooms, cooking for another 5-10 minutes.

Add calamari and mussels to the pot, cooking gently.

Stir in tom yum paste and fish sauce, followed by chicken stock, mixing well.

Add fish and prawns to the pot, cooking for 10-15 minutes until seafood is cooked.

Add sugar, red chilies, and lime juice to balance the flavors.

Stir in coconut milk, allowing the soup to combine flavors for a few minutes before serving.

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