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Serves: 2–3
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250 g prawns (shrimp), cleaned & deveined
4 cups water or prawn stock
2 stalks lemongrass, cut into pieces & crushed
4–5 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
1 cup mushrooms (straw or button mushrooms, sliced)
2–3 Thai red chilies, crushed (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Tom Yum paste
2–3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice (add at the end)
½ tsp sugar
Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Optional (Creamy Version):
¼–½ cup evaporated milk or coconut milk
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---1️⃣ Make the Soup Base
Bring water or stock to a boil in a pot.
Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
Simmer for 5 minutes to release the aroma.
---2️⃣ Add Flavours
Add crushed chilies and Tom Yum paste.
Stir well until fragrant.
---3️⃣ Add Mushrooms & Prawns
Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
Add prawns and cook until they turn pink (2–3 minutes).
---4️⃣ Season
Add fish sauce and sugar.
Taste and adjust salt, sour, and spice levels.
---5️⃣ Finish
Turn off heat.
Add lime juice (important: add after cooking).
Add coconut milk if making creamy Tom Yum.
---6️⃣ Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander.
Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy as a soup.
---⭐ Tips----------------------------
Never overcook prawns — they become rubbery
Lime juice should always be added last
Balance should be hot + sour + salty