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Tom Yum Pla (Thai Fish Soup Recipe)
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.