Tom Yum Pla (Thai Fish Soup Recipe)

Name: Tom Yum Pla (Thai Fish Soup Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 people
Ingredients: 1.5 lb fish; 6 1/4 cup water; 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 slices galangal; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup shallots; 2 tbsp fresh tamarind; 5 kaffir lime leaves; 1/2 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp MSG; 2/3 cup tomatoes; 4 green onions; a handful cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
3 people
Calories
309 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Thai

Tom Yum Pla (Thai Fish Soup Recipe)

Iris Warren

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Tom yum pla is a healthy Thai fish soup recipe made with fresh herbs and spices—quick and easy to prepare for a flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5 lb fish see notes
6 1/4 cup water
2 stalks lemongrass thinly sliced
2 slices galangal
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup shallots sliced
2 tbsp fresh tamarind
5 kaffir lime leaves stems removed
1/2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp MSG
2/3 cup tomatoes quartered
4 green onions chopped
a handful cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Rinse the fish under cold water and scrub with salt and flour to eliminate any fishy smells. Remove scales and guts, then pat dry and cut into large chunks for your soup.
Place a pot over medium heat and add your water. Add galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, and fresh tamarind. Then, add MSG, fish sauce, and salt. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add fish pieces and tomatoes. Let the soup simmer for approx 3 minutes.
Turn off heat and stir in green onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Fish: I used a whole tilapia, feel free to use your favorite type of fish like cod or sea bass.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 2265mg (94%) Potassium 1152mg (33%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 713IU (14%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	309kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	118mg	39%
Sodium	2265mg	94%
Potassium	1152mg	25%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	713IU	14%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	86mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%