Cultured Palate: Dishes from Thailand
| May 3, 2017
Tom Yum Soup
Tom yum soup is one thing that has definitely made an impact on North American cuisine. It can be found on the menu of almost every Thai restaurant outside of Thailand, and people go crazy for the delicious spicy broth. Tom yum soup is made of stock seasoned with fresh spices, such as lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf. Different meats are then added, or not, depending on the variation. The soup is heavily flavored with chili, giving it a bright herbal spice. In Thailand, spices for the soup are often sold in pre-packaged bundles in markets, making it easier for the home chef.
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