Tom Yum Goong - Spicy Shrimp Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves
• 1 inch galangal
• 3 chili Thai bird's eye chili
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cup coriander leaves
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp, slice the lemongrass into 2-inch pieces, bruise the galangal, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the sliced lemongrass, bruised galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the boiling water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

6. 6

   Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh coriander leaves.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander leaves and slices of lime if desired.