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Tom-Yum-Koong

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Tom-Yum-Koong is a popular Thai soup that has a great taste, which you will surely enjoy. It is no wonder you become an addict to it. Shrimp is low in calories yet rich in nutrients.

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    Ingredients to make Tom-Yum-Koong:

    2 cups large fresh deveined shrimp with heads preserved, 1 stalk lemongrass bruised with heavy objects to release flavour, water as required, ½ cup straw mushroom, 1 large tomato quartered, 2 lime leaves (slit the edges of the leaves to release flavour), 1 stalk green onion chopped, ¼ cup beans sprout, 1 red chili, lime juice as needed, ¼ cup fish sauce, 1 tbsp. fresh finely chopped cilantro leaves, 1 tbsp. cooking oil, salt to taste

    Steps to make Tom-Yum-Koong:

    1. Boil a cup of water and add the shrimp heads to prepare stock from it remove the heads and discard them.

    2. Preheat a tbsp. of cooking oil and add the onions, stir fry for 1 minute, add the lemon grass, lime leaves and red chili and stir fry for another 1 minute. Add the shrimp head’s stock and bring to it a boil, add the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.

    3. Now add the shrimp and let them cook for 2 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked.

    4. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes your Tom-yum-koong soup is ready. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

    Prepare and serve this sour, spicy, savoury, and incredibly aromatic soup.

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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