What to substitute for lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves in Tom Yum soup?

If you couldn't find the original Thai ingredients for Tom Yum in the store, don't despair — they can be successfully replaced with products available in any kitchen. Here are proven substitution options:

• Lemongrass can be replaced with lemon or lime zest. Remove the zest from one lime or half a large lemon. Be careful: if you add too much, bitterness may appear. Lemon leaves also work.
• Galangal is a type of ginger, so regular ginger is an excellent substitute. Take a piece of fresh ginger about 1-2 cm thick. You can also use dried ground ginger.
• Kaffir lime leaves provide a citrus aroma. They can be replaced with regular lemon or lime leaves. If you don't have leaves, add a bit more zest.

All these substitutes should be added to the broth at the beginning of cooking, boiled for 3-5 minutes, and then removed. Yes, the taste will be slightly different from the original, but the soup will still be very aromatic and delicious.

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

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