Tom Yum Goong
Large shrimp, galangal and thai bird's eye chilies come together in this Thai chicken β 65 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (8)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells, then simmer the shells in the stock for 10 minutes and strain to deepen the flavor before discarding them.
- Bruise the lemongrass with the flat of a knife and cut into 5 cm lengths, then add it with the galangal slices and torn kaffir lime leaves to the strained stock and bring to a gentle boil so the aromatics release their oils.
- Stir in the roasted chili paste, halved mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and the broth turns fragrant and slightly red.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until they are fully pink and opaque all the way through with no translucent gray center, then taking care not to overcook them into rubber.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the fish sauce, sugar and lightly crushed bird's eye chilies and let it sit off the burner for a minute so the heat and aromatics settle.
- Finish with the lime juice off the heat to keep it bright, taste and balance the hot, sour, salty and savory notes, then garnish with torn cilantro and serve immediately.
You'll use: Oven Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
- Lime
- lemon
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
What to serve with Tom Yum Goong
- Massaman Beef curry Beef
- Pad Thai Seafood
- Drunken noodles (pad kee mao) Beef
- Tom yum soup with prawns Seafood
Tips & common questions
How long does Tom Yum Goong take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Tom Yum Goong is an original Thai recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Tom Yum Goong Noodle Soup - Nok Nok Kitchen at The Cow 2024-03-28.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.