3 Awesome Ways to Savour the Excitement of Tom Yum

Spicy, sour and incredibly appetizing, Tom Yum is among the quintessential Thai dishes that dazzles your taste-buds and leaves you wanting more. A dish believed to have been created by Central Thailand cooks who enjoyed an abundance of freshwater shrimps and fishes from the Chao Phraya River. Blending their unique local herbs and spices, they perfected a dish that accentuates seafood flavours, imbued with a zesty allure.

What makes Tom Yum so amazing?

Tom means ‘to boil’ in Thai, while Yum means ‘mixed’. And true to its name, Tom Yum is typically a hot and fiery soup with a sour tinge and creamy, savoury tone, packed with scrumptious seafood or meat. The secret to Tom Yum is in its paste – a combo of lemongrass, kaffir lime zest, pepper, galangal, coriander seeds, tamarind paste, salt and shrimp paste; traditionally pounded and mixed with a mortar and pestle.

This unique blend of spicy, sour, savoury and aromatic ingredients gives Tom Yum its spellbinding flavour. And, you can actually use the paste to cook more than the classic zesty soup.

Here are 3 delectable specials for you to savour:

Creamy Tom Yum Seafood Noodles

Savoury egg noodle is a slurp-tastic pairing for spicy Tom Yum with succulent calamari, prawns and mussels. Made creamy with coconut milk, plus an extra zing with cherry tomatoes. Enjoy this gastronomic Tom Yum delight with Chef Mod’s authentic recipe!

Tom Yum Fried Rice with Prawns

Need an easy meal that packs a tasty punch? This fried rice wonder is sure to satiate! Yummified with fragrant, spicy Tom Yum paste, and scrumptious prawns. Sensational in every spoonful. Cook it up with our recipe!

Prawn Salad with Tom Yum Mayo

Turn your salad into a lovely indulgence with juicy pan-fried prawns and wholesome veggies. Flavoured with creamy, spicy and tangy Tom Yum mayo dressing to excite your tastebuds. Come enjoy this exquisite recipe by Chef Mod!

Tom Yum Paste, Made Easy by Valcom

Bit of a chore to get the right ingredients for your Tom Yum paste? No worries! Valcom Tom Yum Paste is readily available at your friendly supermarket and Asian grocers. Made with fresh, premium quality Thai ingredients in a perfectly balanced blend, to give you the most authentic Tom Yum flavour. So go grab a bottle of Valcom Tom Yum Paste today, and cook up your favourite Tom Yum dish!

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