Tom Yum Style Noodle Soup
A spicy, fragrant and umami noodle soup packed full of flavour from prawns, shitake mushrooms, lemongrass and chicken broth!
Equipment
- 2 Saucepans
- 1 Frying pan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Colander
Ingredients
Noodle Soup
- 1 tbsp mae ploy tom yum paste
- 1 cup king prawns
- 2 cups beansprouts
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
- 400 ml chicken stock
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- juice of 1 lime
Toppings
- coriander leaves
- sliced Thai red chilli
- sliced spring onion
Instructions
- Wash and devein the prawns then add to a bowl with salt, pepper and a pinch of cornstarch and leave.
- Wash all the vegetables and herbs. Slice the mushrooms into medium slices. Chop the coriander into desired pieces for the topping and finely slice the spring onion for the topping.
- In a small saucepan bring some water to the boil and then add the noodles and cook according to the pack instructions. When cooked remove from heat and rinse with cold water to avoid sticking and set aside.
- In a larger saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the tom yum paste for about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Next add the chicken broth stir and leave to come to a boil.
- In a frying pan add 2 tablespoon of oil and heat until smoking then add the prawns and fry for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside for later.
- In the same pan fry the shiitake mushrooms with a splash of dark soy or oyster sauce until soft and juicy - about 7 minutes. Put a plate or lid on the pan to keep the mushrooms warm.
- Once the soup pot is boiling turn the heat to medium and add the coconut milk. Leave to simmer with the lid off for 2 minutes before adding the beansprouts, mushrooms, prawns, fish sauce and lime juice.
- Stir and leave for another 2 minutes to heat through the prawns and your soup is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and sliced red chilli.
Notes
TIPS - Keep an eye on your soup as it can boil very quickly and begin reducing.
Use a milder chilli if Thai birds eye chilli is too hot for you. Always wash your hands after chopping chilli or use a knife and fork.
Adding some fresh herbs and spices will give your soup more flavour!