Health and family
More and more begins to feel the hot summer days, so there is nothing better than please the palate with a delicious seafood soup, Thai style.
Tom Yum Talay is a Thai recipe, prepared by chef Orlo Gross. (Free press photo, courtesy of Orlo Gross).
Chef Orlo Gross presents the preparation of Tom Yum Talay, refreshing and comforting soup, in which the star ingredient is the Lemongrass.
Ingredients
500 grams of assorted seafood (shrimp, mussels and squid)
1 liter of fish or shrimp broth
1 branch of lemongrass (lemon grass), cut into large pieces
3 galangal slices (it can be replaced by fresh ginger)
3 Kaffir Lima leaves (can be replaced by orange leaves)
2 red chiles or to taste
200 grams of mushrooms
3 tablespoons of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 lemons juice
Fresh coriander leaves
½ cup coconut milk (optional)
Preparation
- In a large pot, place the fish or shrimp broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the lemongrass, galangal or ginger, kaffir lime leaves or orange leaves and chiles.
- Let boil for about 10 minutes for herbs to release their flavor.
- Add the assorted seafood (shrimp, mussels and squid) and the mushrooms. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until seafood are cooked.
- Add fish sauce and sugar. Mix well so that everything is integrated.
- Just before removing the soup from the fire, add the lemon juice to taste. For a creamy version, add coconut milk and mix well.
- It can be served in metal dishes with fire under it to keep it hot, as is traditionally done in Thailand. If not, use a heat with heat or a soup dish.
- It is usually accompanied by steamed jasmine rice, which helps balance the spicy and acidic flavor of the soup, and offers a perfect base to enjoy this rich combination.
- Serve hot and decorate with fresh coriander leaves.
Star ingredient
The lemongrass (Cymbopogon), also known as lemon grass or lemon zacate, It is a type of perennial grass, originally from the warm and tropical regions of Asia. Not only does it provide a refreshing citrus flavor, but also has Antioxidant, anti -inflammatory and digestive properties. In addition to their culinary uses, dry leaves are used to make tea infusion.
It helps improve digestion, relieves muscle aches and is known for their ability to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. In addition, due to its high vitamin C content, it reinforces the immune system.
Cherf profile
- Orlo Gross is considered the main expert in Thai cuisine in Guatemala.
- Since 2018, Thai Thai, his restaurant, located in Diagonal 6 of Zone 10 Capital, has directed, where he has managed to take the real Thai gastronomy to the Guatemalans.
- With years of experience in the kitchen and a deep knowledge of the culinary traditions of Thailand, he has managed to position himself as an authority in this type of kitchen in the country.
- Gross continues to innovate and offer the best of Thai cuisine.