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Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes until the broth is fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chilies","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the mushrooms and Thai chili paste (if using). Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the mushrooms and Thai chili paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook.","group":"Proteins","title":"Add the shrimp to the pot","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Proteins"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning—it should be a balance of spicy, sour, and salty.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.","group":"Garnish","title":"Ladle into bowls and garnish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"Always add the lime juice after removing the soup from heat to prevent it from becoming bitter. For a creamy version (Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon), add 3-4 tablespoons of evaporated milk at the end.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","soup ladle","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["shellfish","fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowls","note":"Approx 400ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The aromatic broth base (without shrimp, mushrooms, or seasoning) can be made a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best served fresh. If storing, remove shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; do not boil rapidly or the flavors may dull."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d0c914ea01%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=17aa0464-1e85-4934-8ba2-780a10915963","imageAlt":"Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["shrimp","soup","thai","spicy","seafood","tom yum"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:25:07.752Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:25:07.752Z","related":[{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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