Tom Yam

Tom yam is a delicious soup that I have grown to love.  It is a Thai soup, usually cooked with shrimp.  Literally, the words: "tom yam" are derived from two Thai words: "tom" and "yam".  "Tom" refers to boiling process, while "yam" refers to a Thai spicy and sour salad.  Tom yam is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth.  The basic broth is made of stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal(looks like ginger root but doesn't taste like it), lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed red peppers.  I am teased for ordering this soup so often!  I am addicted!!