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Tom yum soup with prawns
Pour 1.3 litres water into a large saucepan over a high heat. Add the onion, tomato, chilli, galangal, lemongrass, prawn heads and chicken stock cube. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 mins until the liquid has reduced.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Tom yum soup with prawns take?
35 min all in โ 10 min prep, 25 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Fish, Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 25 ml. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
25 ml of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) โ passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. lemon โ lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. chicken โ tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish. lime โ lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.