Must Try Tom Yum Goong or Be a Pseudo-Fan!? Confirming the Power of the World's Top Three Soups
Tom Yum Goong
ThailandBangkok
- Food Travel Log
- The dish you must try in Thailand, or you’ll be called a novice, is Tom Yum Goong. Its rich spiciness and complex sourness remind you of the umami from Japanese glutamate. It’s difficult to explain but might be worthy of being one of the world's top three soups. However, I haven't experienced enough to compare, sadly.
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- Meal Date
- 5/1/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Tom Yum Kung is a dish beloved not only in Thailand but throughout Southeast Asia, with a history that spans centuries. The name "Tom" means "boil," "Yum" means "mix," and "Kung" means shrimp, succinctly expressing the basic cooking method of this dish. The unique spiciness and sourness of Tom Yum Kung are created by a variety of herbs and spices such as chili, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, resulting in a multi-layered masterpiece of flavor. And let’s not forget the Thai jasmine rice that accompanies it, which tempers the spiciness of the soup and enhances its umami. When enjoying this spicy and sour soup, savor the aroma of the herbs and relish the rich flavor of the shrimp. By doing so, you too can become a connoisseur of Thai cuisine, appreciating "authentic Tom Yum Kung."\n\nIncidentally, the blog author made a noteworthy comment: despite having eaten Tom Yum Kung in Bangkok, he lacked enough experience to compare its taste to other soups around the world. Perhaps his next goal is to conquer the world's three great soups. With such grand ambitions, it might do him well to learn a bit more about slow cooking as he takes each spoonful.
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