Ahh Tom Yum. There’s nothing quite like coming in from work and getting cosy with a bowl of it. Fresh, fragrant, and full of the vibrant flavours that make Thai cooking so special, this Paleo friendly recipe is sure to get those tastebuds tingling. Serve with some cauliflower rice for the perfect dinner.
Tom Yum
Ahh Tom Yum. There’s nothing quite like coming in from work and getting cosy with a bowl of it. Fresh, fragrant, and full of the vibrant flavours that make Thai cooking so special, this Paleo-friendly recipe is sure to get those tastebuds tingling. Serve with some cauliflower rice for the perfect dinner.
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 750 ml homemade chicken stock
- 16 prawns shelled and cooked
- 2 stalks dried lemongrass chopped
- 5 cm fresh galangal chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 5 dried kaffir lime leaves
- 2 red birds eye chillies deseeded and finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce be careful for additives
- Large handful fresh coriander to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large saucepan, combine the stock with the lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and lime leaves. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 8 – 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Prawns and Chillies: Add the prawns and chillies to the pan, and leave to simmer for another 5 minutes until the prawns are fully heated through. The chillies should turn the broth a light red.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and fish sauce. Serve with lots of fresh coriander torn on the top.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chillies to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavour, you can add a splash of coconut milk towards the end of cooking.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with a side of cauliflower rice or a light green salad.
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This Tom Yum recipe was a hit with my family! The broth was so aromatic and packed with authentic Thai flavors—lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves really made it special. The addition of plump prawns and a hint of lime juice balanced everything perfectly. We enjoyed it with cauliflower rice, and it made for a satisfying Paleo dinner that we'll definitely be making again!