Tom Yum

Thai food is primarily comprised of hot soups. With a very aromatic broth, Tom Yum is one of the most well-known dishes in the nation. The meal tom yum is related to the traditional simplicity of an agricultural way of life along the network of rivers and canals in the country's central plains, where gastronomic customs are closely related to the natural world.

Tom and Yum are translated as "to cook" and "to combine," respectively, in Thai. From this straightforward idea, a variety of soups with various forms of protein were created, including Tom Yum Kung (with shrimp), Tom Yum Gai (with chicken), and Tom Yum Kha Mu (with pork).

The peculiar sour and spicy flavor of tom yum is due to the aromatic herbs and spices that are well-seasoned in the broth. Fresh ingredients including lemongrass, Thai lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and pureed red chile are also used in this soup.

Country: Thailand