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Tofu Tom Yum
🇹🇭 Thai

Tofu Tom Yum

🇹🇭 Thai

Hot-and-sour Tom Yum with tofu, lemongrass and lime — Thailand's most famous soup. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 22 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic1, diced
  • Mushrooms200 g
  • Tofu400 g, fried
  • Thai Basilsmall handful
  • Kaffir Lime Leaves5
  • Shallots3 cloves, minced
  • Stock or Broth1 litre
  • 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 tofu.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently until the tofu 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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Watch how it's made

Video: How to Make HEALTHY ORGANIC Thai Vegan Tom Yum Soup | Recipe | Diane Yang Kirk | Ep 31 · on YouTube