Tom yum
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For the 2005 Thai film, see Tom-Yum-Goong.
Tom yum or tom yam (UK: /ˌtɒm ˈjæm, - ˈjʌm/, US: /- ˈjɑːm/;[3] Thai: ต้มยำ, RTGS: tom yam [tôm jām] ⓘ) is a family of hot and sour Thai soups. It is a soup that normally includes shrimp. The strong, hot, and sour flavors make it very popular in Thai cuisine.[4] The name "tom yam" is composed of two Thai words. Tom refers to the boiling process, while yam means 'mixed'. Historian Giles Milton contends that the origins of Tom Yum can be traced back to India, where there is a variation of hot and sour shrimp soup known as "sour prawn soup."[5]
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Alternative names | Tom yam |
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Type | Soup |
Course | Lunch |
Place of origin | Central Thailand[1][2] |
Region or state | Southeast Asia |
Associated cuisine | Thailand |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Broth, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, chili peppers |
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