Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong is a hot and sour Thai soup featuring shrimp, known for its bold flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili. It is a staple in Thai cuisine, exemplifying the balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet tastes and is culturally significant as a representation of Thai culinary identity.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams
- 2 stalks
- 5 leaves
- 3 slices
- 3-5 pieces
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 100 grams
- 2 pieces
- for garnish
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Thai
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating in Central Thailand, Tom Yum Goong has roots in traditional Thai royal cuisine and local street food, evolving over centuries by incorporating indigenous herbs and seafood from the region.
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