Tom yam soup is incredibly easy to make and amazing delicious dish that is extremely flavourful due to the herbs and spices used in the dish. It is also known as the iconic dish of Thailand. When you visit Thai restaurant, you will probably find a few variations of tom yam. The one with coconut added is called tom khaa. If you prefer a less spicy version, you can add in some coconuut milk to balance the spiciness.
In a pot, pour the prawn stock in and bring to a boil then throw in the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chilies and galangal.
Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes before tossing in the oyster mushrooms and prawns, then allow the soup to simmer for another minute until the prawns are cooked.
Turn off the heat, add in the lime juice then season with fish sauce and salt.
Garnish with coriander and serve.
Notes
You can add any proteins of your choice
Other kind of mushrooms, shiitake, or enoki can be used
For tom khaa, add in 3-4 tbsp of coconut milk to the recipe