Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon

Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon is a rich and creamy Thai soup featuring succulent shrimp, aromatic herbs, and a tangy coconut milk base. This Keto-friendly dish is both comforting and satisfying, making it perfect for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 250 ml
• Lemongrass (smashed) - 1 stalk
• Galangal (sliced) - 1 piece (about 2 cm)
• Kaffir lime leaves - 3 leaves
• Mushrooms (sliced) - 100 grams
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Thai bird's eye chili (sliced) - 1-2 pieces (optional)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Strain the broth to remove the herbs and return the clear broth to the pot.
4. Add the coconut milk and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
6. Add the shrimp and mushrooms to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and sliced bird's eye chili if using.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 170 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.45 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, which supports muscle health.
• Contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like lemongrass and galangal.

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