Home cooking attempt — Tom Yum Soup from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Tom Yum Soup from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting palm sugar right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The balanced between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy result was rewarding once I got it right.

fresh herbs and aromatics are added at the last moment to preserve fragrance. I served it with nam manao lime soda as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Tom Yum Soup yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.