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TOM YUM
The name of the soup consists of two words "tom" which means to cook, "yum" is a group of spicy and sour spices in Thailand. If shrimp is the main filling, the dish is called "tom yum kung", if it is chicken, it is called "tom yum kai"...
A true tom yum dish must have lime leaves, ginger or galangal, and lemongrass. Spices such as curry, hot peppers, shallots, tomatoes, and mushrooms are considered additives, depending on the cooking style. Among them, tomatoes are considered an American-influenced ingredient, while mushrooms appeared in tom yum in the 20th century. There is no standard recipe for tom yum, because Thai cuisine is based on coincidence. excited.
Today, tom yum is considered Thailand's most famous dish and is popular around the world. It is served in expensive restaurants, street food stalls, home kitchens and even by street vendors. Thai people often eat tom yum for breakfast and lunch. They believe that the spices in tom yum improve blood circulation and detoxify the body.
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