TOM YAM or TOM YUM?

Regardless how you spell it, Tom Yam has been close to our heart since a very long time. Originated from Thailand, this cuisine is a majority's favorite in Malaysia. This dish can be seen in various restaurants, be it Malay, Chinese or Indian. We have adapted the dish into our daily cooking and treat it as our very own. But it's about time for us to dig deep into the root and find out more delicious details on the dish, shall we?

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This dish is famous among Malaysians or people around the world for the rich ingredients that has been added to the dish.  If you noticed closely, there are plenty of herbs such as lemon grass, chili peppers, lime juice that each contributes to its very own, unique flavors such as spicy, sour, and salty. Not only that, Tom Yam is a very flexible dish that can be paired with anything like chicken, prawns, seafood or even vegetables. Likewise, you can also enjoy the dish along with noodles as well as rice and are equally good as well.

There are numerous types of Tom Yam with their very own signature terms. Tom Yam that is cooked with prawns is known as Tom Yam Kung while Tom Yam Kai is known for Tom Yam that is cooked with chicken. Tom Yam that is served with pieces of fish, shrimp, and squid are known as Tom Yam Thale. Whereas, Tom Yam Kha Mu are served with pork knuckles, and need to be cooked with lower fire for a long cooking time.

Tom Yam Kai

What stood out the most in this famous Thailand dish is the multiple flavors that will tantalize your taste buds alive the moment you take a sip of the soup. Some may not agree with the all in one combination of taste, but most of the Asians are a big fan of this specific spicy dish, never failing to add Tom Yam as part of their meal. It works as an excellent appetizer, and eaters are constantly pleased by the surprising aromas that they discover as they indulge in a bowl of Tom Yam soup.   

Tom Yam can be found not only in Thailand cuisines, but also can be found in various Malay restaurants. Get your kick of Tom Yam today at the nearest food joint!