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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Tom Prai Pla

How to order / say it
Say it ต้มไพรปลา — [tome prai plah]
Order I'd like the Tom Prai Pla, please.
Locally ขอต้มไพรปลาครับ
Say locally

A spicy and sour fish soup that is aromatic with Thai herbs.

Why try it?

Tom Prai Pla is a dish that captures the essence of southern Thai cooking with its aromatic herbs and balanced flavors. It's essential for appreciating the depth of Phuket's culinary heritage.

How it tastes

The soup is delightfully spicy with a clear but rich broth, sharply flavored by lemongrass and galangal. It features the fresh taste of fish complemented by the freshness of local herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

This dish dates back centuries as part of traditional Thai family meals, utilizing local herbs that grow abundantly in Phuket. It has been refined through the years to suit modern palates while retaining its original rustic charm.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 200 g fresh fish
  • 🌿 3 stalks lemongrass
  • 🌿 30 g galangal
  • 🌿 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves
  • 🧂 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce

Method

  1. 1 Boil water with lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
  2. 2 Add chili paste and fish sauce to the broth.
  3. 3 Gently add fish and simmer until cooked.
  4. 4 Serve hot, garnished with extra lime leaves.

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