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Tom som

🇹🇭 A dish from Thailand

Tom som, a dish from Thailand
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Tom som is a sour soup of Thai origin which usually contains seafood or chicken.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsseafood or chicken, tamarind or lime, shallots, ginger, fish sauce, herbs
🔥Cooking methodsimmered in broth
👅Flavour & stylesour, tangy, light and aromatic
🕒When it’s eatenserved hot as a soup with rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Tom som come from?
Tom som is a dish that originated in Thailand.
What is Tom som?
Tom som is a sour soup of Thai origin which usually contains seafood or chicken.