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Tom Yum with Mushrooms

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 35 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Tom Yum is a soup that conquers hearts with its perfect balance of spicy, sour, and salty flavors. Mushroom Tom Yum is popular among vegetarians. Each spoonful is infused with the aromas of lemongrass and galangal — taste authentic Thai cuisine.


Variations

Add shrimp or seafood instead of some mushrooms for new flavors.

Want a spicier soup? Adjust chili from 1 to 5 pods.

Instead of button mushrooms, try shiitake or oyster mushrooms.


Flavor Secrets

Lemongrass is steeped to infuse the broth.

Mushrooms are added at the end to retain texture.

Tear lime leaves by hand to release aroma.


Ingredient Tips

Lemongrass can be substituted with lemon zest.

Tom Yum paste is available in large supermarkets in the Asian section.

Galangal can be replaced with fresh ginger.


Small Culinary Notes

Add lime juice after turning off the heat to prevent bitterness.

Broth should be clear for maximum flavor.

Traditionally served with steamed rice.


FAQ

How to keep the soup fresh?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.


Can lemongrass be replaced?

Use lemon zest.


Can meat be added?

Yes, add chicken or shrimp.


Which mushrooms are best?

Button mushrooms or oyster mushrooms.


Ingredients

Ukrainski Pecherytsi Champignon 500g

400 g

Alce Nero Organic Vegetable Bouillon in Granules 120g

1 l

Azura Slivka Cherry Tomato 250g

150 g

Onion

1 psc

Tiger Khan Lemon Grass 45g

10 g

Lime

1 psc

Cock Brand Tom Yum Instant Hot & Sour Paste 227g

2 tbsp

Red Chili Pepper

1 шт

Preparation steps

01

Slice lemongrass, cut chili in half. Bring the broth to a boil, add the ingredients, and let it steep for 5 min.

02

Reduce heat, add Tom Yum paste, stir, and simmer for 10 min.

03

Chop the vegetables, add onion, after 2 min add mushrooms, and 3 min later add tomatoes. ⏱ 7 min

04

Add soy sauce and sugar, turn off the heat, add lime juice and cilantro, and let it steep under a lid.