Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai (Clear Spicy Thai Soup)

By Mark Wiens

Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส

Clear Spicy Thai Soup with Shrimp

Thai spicy soup

Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส

Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai

Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำใส

Pronunciation:

dtôm yam gûng náam kôn

Description:

Tom yum goong is a staple dish in Thailand that encompasses almost the entire range of Thai flavors in a single bowl.  A combination of sour, salty, spicy, and little bit of sweet are concocted together into an aromatic broth loaded with all kinds of goodies.   The boiled lemongrass, chilies, and galangal make tom yum goong nam sai a flavorful dish to accompany any Thai meal.

Main Ingredients:

  • Shrimp
  • Water
  • Mushrooms
  • Tomatoes
  • Limes
  • Lemongrass
  • Kaffir lime leaves
  • Fish sauce
  • Cilantro
  • Chili peppers
  • Galangal
  • Tamarind paste
  • Onion
  • Roasted chili paste

Where to Eat:

Recipes / Information

Note: Recipe is the same as tom yum goong nom kon just without the condensed milk added.

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