Thai Tom Yum Prawn Noodle Soup

 

                  Tom Yum is a traditional Thai clear soup which has all the flavours - spicy sweet and sour. It is simply delicious, spicy and mouth watering. The prawns and mushrooms brings out the true flavor. Prawns can also be substituted with boiled and shredded chicken. For a more wholesome dish, I also added some noodles. It is a complete meal in itself and a bowl of this appetizing soup gives complete satisfaction. 

           

                   This is a Thai street food which is found all over the country. It has become very popular here now and can be found in many restaurants and eating joints. This is an instant version where I made use of store bought tom yum paste. So when time is a restraint, this is a perfect one pot comfort meal to lift up your spirits. It is almost like a South Indian rasam. 

• 1/2 litre water
• 2-3 tbsp. tom yum paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tomato, cubed
• 1 onion, cubed
• 1 cup Shimeji mushroom
• 8-10 prawns / shrimps, cleaned & deveined
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 2-3 tbsp. spring onion (both white & green part)
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves to garnish
• lemon slices to garnish
• 1-2 boiled eggs, sliced into half
• 2-3 dumplings (opt)

          Bring the water to a boil. Then add the tom yum paste, sugar and red chili powder. Simmer on a low flame for 4-5 minutes.

          Then add the prawns, mushroom, onion, tomato, milk, white part of the spring onion and green chilies. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

          Ladle the soup into a serving dish and add lemon juice. Serve, garnished with chopped spring onion, coriander leaves, dumpling, lemon slices and boiled eggs.

Chicken & Veg. Salad

          This is a healthy non-veg salad with the goodness of assorted vegetables and chicken. Make them more colourful and vibrant for a real visual treat. More varieties of veggies, other than what I have used can be added. 

          A little bit of dressing over it will tickle your taste buds. Have this colourful salad as a light meal. They are not only satisfactory but good for weight watchers. Such meal should be adopted for a healthy living. The chicken can be grilled as per choice and added to the salad. 

• 1/2 cup boneless chicken, boiled & shredded
• handful of baby spinach, washed & drained
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, sliced
• I capsicum, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tbsp. +1 tsp. olive oil
• 1-2 fresh red / green chilies, chopped

          Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan and saute the mushrooms till they turns soft. Drain and keep aside. 

          Now in a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients and toss well. 

          Just before serving, sprinkle salt and pepper powder and drizzle lime juice and olive oil.

Tom Yum Soup

          This is a Thai style clear soup which has all the flavours - spicy, sweet and sour. It is actually a street food, which is simply yummy and mouth watering. The prawns and mushroom brings out the authentic oriental flavor. Prawns can be substituted with boiled & shredded chicken. 

          You can also add some noodles to make a complete meal. A bowl of this appetizing soup gives one a soul satisfying experience. A great comfort food to lift up your spirits. It is almost like a South Indian rasam. So go ahead and give it a try by following a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 
        

• 1/2 litre chicken stock
• 5-6 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 stalks of lemongrass (only the white part to be used)
• 1" galangal (Thai ginger), sliced
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup prawns / shrimps, cleaned & deveined
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves to garnish

          Bring the stock to a boil. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass. Simmer on a low flame for 7-8 minutes.
     
          Add rest of the ingredients (except lime juice and coriander leaves). Simmer further for 3-5 minutes. 

          Switch off the flame and drizzle some lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve as a light meal. 

                        Bring stock to a boil. Add kaffir lime leaves, galangal & lemongrass. 
                        Simmer on a low flame for 7-8 minutes.
     

                    Add rest of the ingredients (except lime juice & coriander leaves). Simmer
                    further for 3-5 minutes. 

                   Drizzle lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve as a light meal. 

Chicken & Vegetable Salad

       
          This is a healthy non-veg salad with the goodness of assorted vegetables and chicken. More varieties of veggies, other than what I have used can be added. A little bit of dressing over it will tickle your taste buds. Have this colourful salad as a light meal. The chicken can be grilled and added to the salad. 

• 1/2 cup chicken boneless, boiled & shredded
• few broccoli florets, blanched
• few lettuce leaves, shredded
• 1/2 cup coloured bell peppers, sliced
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• green chilies & coriander leaves to garnish

          Pressure cook the kabuli chana with 1 cup water for 5-6 whistles till soft. Drain and keep aside. 

          Now in a bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss well. Your salad is ready. Serve, garnished with green chilies and coriander leaves.