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Tom Yam Goong — traditional dish from Central Thailand, Thailand
Soup Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥200kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Tom Yam Goong

How to order / say it
Say it ต้มยำกุ้ง — [Tom Yum Goong]
Order I'd like the tom yam goong, please.
Locally ผม/ฉันขอต้มยำกุ้งครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A hot and sour soup with shrimp, flavored with lemongrass, galangal, and lime.

Why try it?

Tom Yam Goong captures the essence of Thai culinary philosophy with its harmonious mix of spicy, sour, and aromatic notes. A must-try in Krabi, it represents the coastal connection with the sea and local produce.

How it tastes

The soup is a vigorous mix of spicy and sour flavors, with a fragrant aroma from fresh herbs like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, accompanied by succulent shrimp.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

This iconic soup dates back to the late 19th century, originally crafted in central Thailand. The usage of fresh, local ingredients quickly made it a favorite along the coasts, especially with seafood markets abundant around Krabi.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g shrimp
  • 🌿 30 g lemongrass
  • 🧂 20 g galangal
  • 🌿 3 leaves kaffir lime leaves
  • 🍋 50 ml lime juice
  • 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
  • 🧂 20 g chili paste

Method

  1. 1 Bring water to boil and add lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
  2. 2 Add shrimp and cook until just done.
  3. 3 Stir in chili paste and fish sauce.
  4. 4 Finish with lime juice and serve hot.

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