Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)

🛒 Ingredients

• Shrimp, peeled and deveined 100 g · 85 kcal
• Chicken or vegetable broth 300 g · 30 kcal
• Galangal, sliced 10 g · 5 kcal
• Lemongrass stalks, bruised and sliced 15 g · 15 kcal
• Kaffir lime leaves, torn 2 g · 1 kcal
• Straw mushrooms, halved 50 g · 15 kcal
• Fish sauce 15 g · 10 kcal
• Lime juice, freshly squeezed 15 g · 5 kcal
• Bird's eye chilies, sliced (adjust to taste) 5 g · 2 kcal
• Shallots, sliced 10 g · 5 kcal
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and shallots to the simmering broth; cook for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Stir in the straw mushrooms and shrimp; cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of sugar to taste.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.