Tom Yum Goong

Sour and Spicy Prawn Soup

ต้มยำกุ้ง Central Thailand

“Tom Yum Goong” ( ) is a sour and spicy clear soup with prawns that is seasoned with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Nam Prik Pao.

Name
Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง)
Tom ()
boil, cook
Yum ()
Mix (Salad/Soup)
Goong ()
Shrimp, Prawns
Alternative names
Tom Yam Goong, Tom Yum Goong, Dtom Yam Gung
Variations
Uses
Nam Prik Pao

Recipes

  • der-reiskoch.de
  • asiastreetfood.com
  • Thailand: The Cookbook P. 180
  • Cookbook P. 199
  • Cooking with Poo P. 40
  • Thai Food P. 256

    More Information

    Since December 2024, Tom Yum Goong has been recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and represents the culinary tradition of the central Thai lowlands.

    The recommended YouTube channel “OTR Food & History” also has a very informative episode about the history of Tom Yum Goong.

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