If youāve not heard of this dish, you havenāt been on planet earth. The Tom Yum is one of the most recognisable dishes in the world, and is the original pride and joy of Thai cuisine!
This soup dish accompanies rice dishes and also consumed on its own. The name āTomā is the process of boiling the broth, and āYamā refers to the Thai spicy and sour salad. ā£ ā£ There are various types of Tom Yam and is reflected in its name. The most popular is the āTom Yam Goongā, with river shrimp paste as base. Tom Yam is usually clear soup whereas Tom Kha is rich with coconut milk. ā£ ā£ Follow us š @aseanbuzz ā£ā£