Thai Tom Yum Soup

Steps

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1. 1
   Clean and peel the prawns, reserving the shells to make the stock.
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2. 2
   Bring water to a boil, add salt and sugar, then add the prawn shells and simmer for a few minutes before removing them to create the prawn-based broth.
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3. 3
   Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and onion (you can use shallot, red onion, or regular onion).
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4. 4
   Add mushrooms (when not in Thailand, you can use varieties like Chimeji mushrooms).
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5. 5
   Add Thai chili paste and prawns. When the prawns are cooked, add the evaporated milk and bring the soup to a boil.
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6. 6
   Add kaffir lime leaves, hot chili, fish sauce, tomato, and coriander leaves, then bring the soup back to a boil.
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7. 7
   The Tom Yum soup is ready to serve. Pour into bowls and squeeze fresh lime juice on top just before eating.
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