Tom Klong
Smoky soup with grilled fish and tamarind
7,50 €
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Description
Tom Klong is a unique Thai soup with a smoky taste, prepared with shredded grilled fish. The broth is made sour with tamarind and flavored with grilled shallots, lemongrass, galangal and roasted dried chilies. The fish is first charcoal-grilled to develop an intense smoky flavor, then shredded and added to the broth. Fresh herbs (cilantro, green onion) are added when serving. It is a rustic and fragrant soup, less known than Tom Yum but equally delicious.
History & Origin
Tom Klong is a traditional soup from central Thai cuisine, less internationally known than Tom Yum but highly appreciated by Thais. The word "klong" refers to the sound of the mortar used to pound the paste ingredients. The technique of grilling fish before adding it to the broth is an ancestral method that gives this soup its unique character.
Main Ingredients
- Lemongrass
- Cilantro
- Shallots
- Galangal
- Oignon vert
- Chilies
- Fish
- Fish sauce
- Tamarind