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Cubes of tom yum broth
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Tom Yam broth cubes are dehydrated concentrates used to prepare the characteristic broth of the Thai Tom Yam soup, famous for its intense, sweet and sour, spicy, and aromatic flavor. These cubes contain a mixture of typical ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, dried shrimp, and spices that easily recreate the traditional flavor of this iconic Tom Yam soup.
Origin: Tom Yam is a traditional Thai soup, very popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. The broth cubes are a practical and concentrated version to facilitate the preparation of the dish without the need to use all the fresh ingredients, ideal for those who wish to quickly enjoy the Thai flavor.
Properties: These cubes provide a very intense and balanced flavor between acidity, spiciness, and citrus and herbal aromas. Furthermore, they usually contain salts and glutamate that enhance the umami flavor of the dishes. They are easy to use and allow for quickly reproducing the base of the Tom Yam soup with less effort in the kitchen.
Synonyms in Spanish from Latin America: In various countries, they may be found under names such as Tom Yam broth cubes, concentrated cubes for Tom Yam soup broth, or simply concentrated Tom Yam broth.
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