How to cook real Thai Tom Yum soup in an ordinary Russian kitchen?

It is quite possible to cook Tom Yum at home, even if you don't have access to exotic Asian markets. The main secret is high-quality Tom Yum paste, which can be bought on marketplaces or made yourself. Other ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves can be replaced with more familiar products: ginger, lemon or lime zest.

Here is a step-by-step plan for adapting the recipe to Russian realities:

• Base: Boil chicken or fish broth (you can use a bouillon cube). Do not salt it.
• Aromatics: Add a piece of ginger (instead of galangal), lime zest (instead of lemongrass), and a couple of lemon leaves (instead of kaffir) to the boiling broth. Boil for 3-5 minutes and remove.
• Spiciness: Add 1 tablespoon of Tom Yum paste. If you don't have paste, make it yourself from chili peppers, garlic, and onion.
• Fillings: Add shrimp, mushrooms (champignons or oyster mushrooms), and other seafood to the soup. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Flavor: Add fish sauce (or soy sauce) instead of salt and the juice of half a lime. For a milder taste, you can add 100 ml of coconut milk or regular cream.

Serve the soup sprinkled with fresh cilantro and add a little more lime juice. Don't be afraid to experiment with proportions to achieve the perfect taste for you.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Recipe for Thai Tom Yum soup (adapted for Russian cuisine).

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