Tom Yum Soup

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🦐 250g shrimp (raw, peeled)
• 🍄 150g mushrooms
• 🍅 2 medium tomato
• 🌿 30g lemongrass
• 🫚 3 centimeters galangal
• 🌶️ 2 small red chilli peppers
• 🐟 2 Tbsp fish sauce
• 🍋 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 🍗 1 cube chicken stock cube
• 🥤 1,000ml tap water
• 🌿 1 Tbsp fresh coriander

Method

1. Bring the water and stock cube to a simmer. Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal and chillies. Simmer for 8–10 minutes to infuse the broth.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms and tomato wedges. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the prawns and cook just until they turn pink (1–2 minutes).
4. Remove from the heat. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh coriander.