Tom saap is a spicy soup from the Isan region, similar to tom yum but with pork instead of seafood. Its clear broth and acid-spicy profile comforts in hot climates. It is a popular breakfast in northeastern Thailand along with glutinous rice.
Thai
tom saap
Thai tom saap: Isan spicy pork soup with lemon grass and galangal.
- thailand
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 340 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 920 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Tom saap is a Thai preparation with easy difficulty. Set aside about 40 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 25 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g short pork ribs.
- Have ready: 300 g of thinly sliced pork.
- Have ready: 800 ml of pork broth.
- Have ready: 3 crushed lemongrass stalks.
- Have ready: 4 slices of galangal.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Boil ribs in broth for 20 minutes until tender; foam if it is…
Boil ribs in broth for 20 minutes until tender; foam if necessary.
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Add lemongrass
Add lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves; cook 5 minutes.
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Add raw pork slices and cook for 3 minutes.
Add raw pork slices and cook for 3 minutes.
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Season with fish sauce and chili paste to taste.
Season with fish sauce and chili paste to taste.
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Remove from heat and add lime juice and fresh chilies.
Remove from heat and add lime juice and fresh chilies.
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Serve hot with cilantro and chives; serve with rice
Serve hot with cilantro and chives; accompany with rice.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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