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2 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of seafood
  • 400 ml of coconut milk
  • 500 ml of food base
  • 3 pcs of lemongrass
  • 4 pcs of kaffir lime leaves
  • 20 g of ginger
  • 20 g of galangal
  • 2 pcs of chili pepper
  • 200 g of mushrooms
  • 1 pc of curry paste
  • 15 g of sugar
  • 30 ml of lemon juice
  • 1 pc of fresh coriander

Instructions

  • 1
    In a large pot, add the coconut milk and vegetable broth or chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add the lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, galangal (or ginger), chili peppers, and mushrooms to the pot. Let them simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the aromatic ingredients release their flavors.
  • 3
    Add tom yum paste or red curry paste (if you want a spicier soup) and mix well.
  • 4
    Add the seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels, fish) to the pot and cook until done. This only takes a few minutes, depending on the size and type of seafood.
  • 5
    Add sugar, salt, and fresh lemon juice to taste. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • 6
    Remove the lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, galangal, and chili peppers from the pot.
  • 7
    Serve Tom Ka Talay hot, garnished with freshly chopped coriander. It can be served as a soup or as a main course, alongside plain boiled Jasmine rice.
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