Recipe: Plant-Based Tom Yum

Recipe: Plant-Based Tom Yum

Tom Yum is a classic Thai soup that is vibrant, sour and spicy. Today we will learn how to make a meat-free version of this savory dish.

Benefits of Tom Yum

Tom Yum is made of the following ingredients:

• Tomatoes: The lycopene in tomatoes lowers your risk of prostate and breast cancer, while the lutein and zeaxanthin protect your eyes from damage by the blue-light from your devices

• Chillies: Reduces appetite and increases fat burning, perfect for weight loss

• Garlic: Regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

• Lemongrass: improves sleep, has anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. protects against cancer and may help regulate weight and menstrual cramps

• Onion: Regulates blood sugar, improves digestion and bone density

• Green curry: Clears the respiratory tract of excess mucus

• Coconut aminos: Lower sodium content compared to soy sauce or other alternatives, making it better for healthy blood pressure

• Coconut milk: Promotes weight loss

Ingredients for Tom Yum

• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 stalk lemongrass

• 80g yellow onion

• 1 ½ ginger

• 1 ½ cups shiitake mushrooms

• 2 Thai chillies

• 4 cloves garlic

• 3 Tablespoon green curry paste

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• ½ cup coconut milk

• 2 limes

• 400g sliced tomatoes

• 2 Tablespoon sugar

• 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos

Tools for Tom Yum

• 1 large pot

• 1 grater or zester