Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2       liter         Chicken Stock
12                      Prawns, Peeled and Cleaned
2         stalks        Lemongrass, Thinly Sliced
40        grams         Galangal Root, Sliced
4                       Kaffirlime Leaves
2                       Tomatoes, Diced
5                       Bird Chillies, Crushed
100       grams         Straw Mushrooms, Quartered  
3         Tablespoon    Fish Sauce
3         Tablespoon    Lime Juice
1         Tablespoon    Chilli Paste in Oil
10        grams         Coriander Leaves

Preparation:

Preparation : • Bring the chicken stock to a boil, add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffirlime leaves and mushrooms and boil for approximately three minutes. • Add chilli paste, chillies, tomatoes and prawns and simmer on low heat. • Then season with fish sauce and lime juice to your liking. Sprinkle coriander on top and serve with steamed rice. CHEF’S TIP: • If no straw mushrooms are available fresh champignons can be used as substitute. • Tom yam can also be made with fish or seafood. • For vegetarian tom yam, add tofu and season with white soy sauce instead of fish sauce.