
Sopa Tom Yum
Sobre esta receta
Una sopa tailandesa picante y agria brillante, audaz y profundamente aromática que es sorprendentemente fácil de hacer en casa. Construida sobre un caldo fragante de hierba de limón, galangal, hojas de lima kafir y salsa de pescado, esta versión clásica está llena de camarones gordos y champiñones con sabor a tierra. Logra el equilibrio perfecto entre picante, agrio, salado y sabroso, todo en menos de 30 minutos.
Instrucciones
- 1
Prepare the aromatics: remove the tough outer layers of the Lemongrass and cut into 2-inch pieces, then bruise each piece firmly with the flat side of a Knife. Smash the Garlic cloves and chilies. Slice the Galangal. Tear the Kaffir Lime Leaves in half — this releases their fragrance.
- 2
In a large Saucepan, combine the Chicken Broth and Water over ^[medium-high heat]. Add the Lemongrass, Galangal, Kaffir Lime Leaves, smashed chilies, and Garlic. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to ^[medium] and let the broth simmer for 10 minutes to fully infuse all the aromatics. The broth should smell intensely fragrant.
- 4
If using, stir in the Thai Roasted Chili Paste until dissolved — it adds a rich, smoky depth. Then add the Sugar and Fish Sauce. Taste the broth; it should be savory and slightly salty at this stage (the Lime Juice will add sourness next).
- 5
Add the Mushrooms and Tomato wedges (if using). Simmer for 3 minutes until the Mushrooms are just tender.
- 6
Add the Shrimp and Green Onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the Shrimp are pink and curled. Do not overcook — Shrimp go from perfect to rubbery quickly.
- 7
Remove the Pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh Lime Juice. Taste and adjust seasoning: more Fish Sauce for saltiness, more Lime Juice for sourness, a pinch more Sugar to balance. The broth should be a vibrant balance of sour, salty, and spicy.
- 8
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh Cilantro. Serve with Lime wedges on the side.


















