Ukrainian girl cooks Traditional Tom Yam like in Thailand! tom yam with shrimps, ENG sub

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.

Clean the shrimps and prepare the broth from the heads and shells fried in coconut oil for a few minutes.

Add water to the fried shrimp heads and shells and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

Add frozen kaffir lime leaves, frozen lemongrass, and frozen galangal to the shrimp stock.

Add tom yum paste to the broth.

After 15 minutes, add coconut sugar and fish sauce to the broth.

Add mushrooms to the soup.

Two minutes before finishing cooking, add shrimps to the soup.

Finish cooking and add lime juice and cilantro before serving.

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