Tom Yum Goong

Tom Yum is a hot and sour Thai soup that is often made with shrimp (Tom Yam Goong) or chicken (Tom Yam Gai). Here's a recipe for Tom Yam Goong:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2-3 stalks of lemongrass, bruised and chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
• 2-3 small red chilies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon galangal, thinly sliced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2-3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red chilies, galangal, and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse the broth with the flavors of the aromatics.
   
   
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.
   
   
3. Season the soup with fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Stir to combine and adjust the seasoning to taste.
   
   
4. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

Note: Tom Yam can be served with steamed rice or noodles. You can also add other vegetables or herbs to the soup, such as mushrooms, tomatoes, or Thai basil.