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Tom Yum recipe has been adapted through the period
of time. It can be seen from Tom Yum Namkon is the milky
Tom Yum soup by adding coconut milk or milk. Chilli paste
and fresh chilli are also mixed to enhance the flavor for the
consumers. Besides, culantro, shallot, mushroom, and cilantro
are added as extra ingredients from the original recipe.
Traditional Tom Yum recipe, in spite of being adapted
through period of time, reflects Thai culinary wisdom in using
easy-to-find local raw materials to cook a delicious dish, and
in using proper cooking techniques to get a better flavorful
taste. For instance, the use of kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass,
and galangal helps to cover up fishy odor which is the
main ingredient of the dish. Likewise, the use of lime juice,
fish sauce, and sugar as seasoning helps to cover up
unpleasant taste from boiled herbs. Moreover,
the use of the herbs gives nutritious value
and health benefits.
• Tom Sab (top)
• Tom Yum Kai (bottom)