Vegan Tom Yum with Mushrooms and Lemongrass
25 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
A fully vegan hot and sour soup built on oyster mushrooms and tofu, with extra lemongrass, galangal and lime against a vegan chilli jam.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Vegan Nam Prik Pao2 tbspstart 33 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Lemongrass stalksbruised and cut into 5cm lengths3 stalks
- Galangalpeeled and thinly sliced20 g
- Makrut lime leavestorn4 leaves
- Thai shallotspeeled and halved4
- Bird's Eye Chilliesbruised6
- Oyster mushroomstorn into bite-sized pieces150 g
- Tomatoescut into wedges2
- Lime juice3 tbsp
- Corianderroughly chopped, to serve10 g
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofucut into 2cm cubes150 g
Tins & Jars
- Vegan nam prik pao2 tbsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable stock1 l
- Light soy sauce2 tbsp
Utensils
- Large saucepan
- Ladle
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
Bruise the lemongrass, slice the galangal and prepare the shallots, chillies and tomatoes.
Bring the vegetable stock to a simmer in a large saucepan and add the lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves.
Add the shallots and chillies and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the mushrooms and tofu and simmer for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes until softened.
Stir in the vegan nam prik pao and light soy sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice, and taste and adjust the seasoning.
Ladle into bowls and scatter with the chopped coriander.