authentic tom yum with chicken

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Another version of Tom yum

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For authentic tom yum with chicken

  • 8 c
    water
  • 4 stalk
    lemongrass
  • 1
    inch chunk galangal
  • 10
    kaffir lime leaves
  • 10
    thai chilies
  • 5 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 c
    oyster mushrooms chopped
  • 2 md
    roma tomatoes
  • 2 md
    white onions chopped
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    each fish sauce and lime juice
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro chopped

How To Make authentic tom yum with chicken

  • 1
    Add the water to a large pot. Smash the lemongrass, garlic, and thai chilies with a mallet. Add to water along with galangal and tear up the lime leaves adding those too.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a med and simmer 10 minutes. Strain the broth and discard solids. Add the chicken, mushrooms, and onions.
  • 3
    Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and add that to the soup with the fish sauce and sugar. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and add the cilantro. Serve

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