Origin of Tom Yum Tom Yum soup (or Tom Yum Goong) is originally from Central Thailand. The name breaks down into “Tom” (meaning “to boil”), “Yum” (meaning “spicy and sour”), and “Goong” (meaning “prawns”). This soup is a flavor bomb – it’s sweet, sour, and spicy all at once. Typically, it’s made with ingredients like makrut lime leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, galangal, crushed peppers, lemongrass, and shrimp. it’s a mix of complex and comforting flavors.
1. Boil shrimp stock in a pot, once boiling add lemongrass, galangal, bird's eye chili, and garlic. Break kaffir lime leaves with your hands and add in to the pot, simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add oyster mushroom, simmer for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and tomato, simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, adjust to your taste then turn off the heat.