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Bami Tom Yum

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Bami Tom Yum is a flavorful Thai-inspired noodle soup that combines chewy egg noodles with the spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors of traditional Tom Yum broth. It is often garnished with fresh herbs, lime, and protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g egg noodles (bami)
  • 200 g shrimp or chicken (sliced)
  • 1.5 L chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces)
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves (torn)
  • 3 slices galangal
  • 2–3 Thai bird’s eye chilies (smashed)
  • 2 tbsp Tom Yum paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 100 g mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Bean sprouts (optional, for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilies. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes to release aromas.
  4. Stir in Tom Yum paste, fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp or chicken and cook until fully cooked through (shrimp turns pink or chicken is no longer pink inside).
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice.
  7. Divide noodles into serving bowls, ladle the Tom Yum soup over the noodles.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, bean sprouts, and lime wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth, tofu, and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chilies.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.

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Keywords: Bami Tom Yum, Thai noodle soup, Tom Yum noodles, spicy Thai noodles, Asian soup

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