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Tom yum goong
Simmer water with lemongrass, shallot, garlic and chilli 8 minutes until the pot smells loud.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Tom yum goong take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
2 tbsp of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Prawns → Firm white fish or just mushrooms. Tom yum het is a real bowl. Check fish sauce if you need it vegetarian.
What should I watch for?
Overcooked prawns are expensive rubber.
Any tips from this recipe?
Makrut lime leaves and galangal are the missing perfume if your Asian grocer has them — bruise and add with the lemongrass. Cloudy tom yum with nam prik pao is a restaurant style, not a mistake.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.