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Railroad Chef Tom Yum Goong


  • Here is a chef that got his start cooking on trains in the Thai railway system years ago. His wife is shown as well. He says the best tom yum is made with fresh chiles that have been whacked with a cleaver (as demonstrated), adjusting heat by adding more whacked chiles. He says some chefs use pounded chiles, which creates greater heat.

ImportFood.com products used in this video:

Kaffir Lime Leaves
Fresh Lemongrass
Fresh Galangal
Fish Sauce
Prik Pao
Tamarind Cutting Board

Please see our recipe for Tom Yum Goong

You may also be interested in our other Tom Yum Street Vendor Video

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