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According to M.R. Kitinatda’s Tom Yum Goong recipe, the first
step is to peel and devein shrimp. And then, boil the removed shell and
head’s shrimp in water in order to make broth soup by adding fish sauce,
lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Afterwards, filter the broth soup and let
it boil over high heat. When serving, scald peeled shrimp into hot water
in short time then place the cooked shrimp into a serving bowl and add
boiled broth soup. Finally, season the soup with lime juice, pounded chilli,
and fish sauce in accordance with preferences.
“Tom Yum Namsai (Clear Tom
Yum Soup) is considered as the
original recipe of Central Thai
people. In Isan, the dish is called
“Tom Sab” cooked with different
ingredients such as dried chilli,
and ground roasted rice. Furthermore,
fish, frog, and local chicken are
added in Tom Sab.”