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Pork Tom Yum

🇹🇭 Thai

Hot-and-sour Tom Yum with pork, lemongrass and lime — Thailand's most famous soup. Ready in 40 minutes including prep.

Prep 10 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic1, diced
  • Mushrooms200 g
  • Thai Basilsmall handful
  • Kaffir Lime Leaves5
  • Shallots3 cloves, minced
  • Stock or Broth1 litre
  • Pork500 g, sliced
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Red Curry Paste1/2 tsp
  • Lemongrass2 stalks
  • Galangal4 slices
  • Chili Paste1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sweat the garlic in the Coconut Oil until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the shallots and red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, and add the pork.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently until the pork is just cooked through and the broth tastes rounded.

  5. 5

    Ladle into warm bowls and top each with thai basil and a grind of black pepper.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lime just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Video: Authentic Thai Recipe for Spicy Tom Yum Soup with Pork Belly · on YouTube