
Similar with Thai food or Thailand for visitor is Tom Yum Kung, one of the most famous Thai dishes for Thais and foreigners alikes. The heady herbal aroma and succulent taste have captivated newcomers to Thai food and welcome visitors to Thailand for years.
Ingredients
12 fresh black tiger prawns
1/2 cup halved oyster mushrooms
5 fresh Thai chilies, lightly pounded
1 lemon grass stalk, sliced diagonally
1 tb. chili paste
3 tbs. lemon juice
5 pcs. finely sliced galangal
5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
3 tbs. fish sauce
3 cups chicken stock
Directions
shell and de-vein the black tiger prawns, wash clean, Bring the stock to the boil, add mushrooms, lime leaves, galangal, and lemon grass; add prawns, add chili paste once the prawns start to turn color, Season with fish sauce, lemon juice, and chili. Good with freshy cooked rice.
Yummy Tip! ~Serving Size : 3 persons ~preparation Time : 20 min.
- use chicken bones to make fresh chicken stock for richer taste.
- Select black tiger prawns with large heads, bringing out more flavors from the shrimp fat.
- Add more lemon grass and chilies to increase flavor.
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