Name: Spicy Tom Yum Seafood Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into pieces; 3-4 kaffir lime leaves; 4 cups seafood broth; 1-inch piece of galangal, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 2-3 red bird's eye chilies, sliced; 200g mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels); 200g firm tofu, cubed; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish; Sliced red chili for garnish; Salt to taste; Oil for cooking

Ingredients:

- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into pieces
- 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
- 4 cups seafood broth
- 1-inch piece of galangal, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2-3 red bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 200g mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels)
- 200g firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Sliced red chili for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

2. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and sliced red chilies to the pot. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Pour in the seafood broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

4. Add the mixed seafood and tofu to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

5. Season the soup with fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference for sweetness, saltiness, and sourness.

6. Remove the lemongrass stalk and kaffir lime leaves from the soup.

7. Ladle the hot and spicy tom yum seafood soup into serving bowls.

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced red chilies.

Special Tips or Variations:

- For added heat, you can increase the amount of red chilies or add a teaspoon of Thai chili paste.

- Feel free to customize the seafood in the soup based on your preferences. You can use any combination of shrimp, squid, mussels, or fish.

- Serve the soup with steamed jasmine rice or enjoy it on its own as a light and flavorful main course.

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