Sizzling Thai Tom Yam Soup

Spicy Sexy Red Thai Tom Yam Soup 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 5-6 people
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Ingredients

- 1 big yellow onion, (cut into wedges) 

- 1 big purple onion, (cut into wedges) 

- 3 cloves of garlic, (chop coarsely)

- 2 bird's eye chili/ chili padi, (chopped) 

- 2 inch of blue ginger, (sliced)

- 2 stalks of kaffir lime leaf

- 2 large tomatoes, (cut into wedges)

- 1 stalk of chinese parsley

- 1 big lime, (squeezed)

- 2 stalks of lemon grass, (cut into 3 cm strips)

- 3 tbps of chili paste

- 1 can of straw mushroom

- 200g of tiger prawns, (shelled & deveined)

- 200g of squid/ sotong, (cut into strips) 

- 1 tbsp canola oil

- 1 Maggi ikan bilis cube 

- Salt & Pepper to taste

- 4 cups of water 

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Direction

1. In a pot, heat the oil and saute the lemongrass, onions, garlic and kaffir lime leaves and chili padi for few minutes or till fragrant. 

2. Add in the chili paste and parsley, fry for 2-3 minutes. 

3. Pour in the water and bring to boil. Put the ikan bills cube in. 

4. Add the straw mushrooms and tomatoes. 

5. Lastly, add in the prawns and squid. Stir well for 3 minutes before turning off the heat. Do not overcooked the seafood.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve.