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Bring 600ml water to a boil. Add bruised lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Simmer 5 min.
Stir in tom yum paste. Add mushrooms and prawns; cook 3 min.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, and a splash of coconut milk for creaminess.
Taste: adjust with more lime (sour), fish sauce (salty), or a pinch of sugar (balance).
Ladle into bowls; top with chilli and coriander.
Chef's Tip
Add lime juice OFF the heat — cooking it loses the bright citrus top note.
