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Hot And Sour Mushroom Soup Tom Yum Het Recipe

Experience the fiery delight of Thailand with this invigorating Hot & Sour Mushroom Tom Yum Soup! This recipe elevates the classic Tom Yum with earthy shiitake and button mushrooms, creating a flavorful and aromatic experience. Using readily available ingredients and a simple-to-follow recipe, you'll be savoring this authentic taste of Thailand in just 40 minutes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe guarantees a delicious and unforgettable culinary journey.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 230.5 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hot And Sour Mushroom Soup Tom Yum Het

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How to Make Hot And Sour Mushroom Soup Tom Yum Het

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised), 3 kaffir lime leaves, 2-inch piece galangal (sliced), 4-5 red chilies (slit), 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully strain the broth, reserving the stock and discarding the solids.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of Tom Yum paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add 8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu (cubed), 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced), and 4 ounces button mushrooms (sliced). Stir-fry for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  7. Pour in the reserved stock and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more fish sauce, sugar, lime juice or chilies to your preference).
  11. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

9g

Carbs

6g

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