Tom Yum Goong
Thai · Southeast Asia
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STOVETOP
10/10
Hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, and lime — Thailand's signature.
Why It Works
Lemongrass + galangal + kaffir lime = the 'holy trinity' of Thai aromatics; they infuse but aren't eaten.
Key Ingredients
shrimp
lemongrass
galangal
kaffir lime leaves
Thai chilies
fish sauce
lime
mushrooms
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