Tomyum Kung

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Description: Tomyum Kung is a traditional prawn soup in Thailand. The prawns are boiled with herbs and seasoned with local condiments. The soup has a distinctive aroma and vibrant colours, and combines many tastes, including sweet, sour, savoury, spicy, creamy and slightly bitter. The dish is believed to promote energy and wellness, particularly during the monsoon season. It embodies the culinary wisdom of the Buddhist riverside communities in the Central Plains of Thailand and their traditional knowledge of the environment and medicinal herbs.
Country(ies): Thailand
© Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture, Thailand, 2021
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