Tom Yum Goong
OriginThailand
YearAncient
Key IngredientsShrimp/Lemongrass/Chili
About Tom Yum Goong
Thailands signature hot and sour soup. The name means boiled salad. Contains lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. The tom yum goong with prawns is the most famous version. Aromatic without being heavy. Some versions add coconut milk. A flu remedy and hangover cure in Thailand.
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