Tom yum or tom yam; Thai: [tôm jam]) is a spicy clear soup typical in Thailand. Tom yum is widely served in Thailand and has been popularised around the world.
Literally, the words "tom yum" are derived from two Tai words: "tom" and "yam". "Tom" refers to boiling process, while "yam" refers to a kind of Thai spicy and sour salad. Thus, "tom yum" is a Thai hot and sour soup. Indeed, tom yum is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant herbs generously used in the broth. The basic broth is made of stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir limeleaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chili peppers.
MAMA are dried or precooked noodles are usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water.
Specifications
Mama Shrimp Instant Noodles Shrimp "Tom Yum Kung"
Tom Yum Shrimp Mama Noodles is the most popular flavor of the many types of Mama brand Oriental-Style Instant Noodles. Packaged in a silver foil, this flavor is based on delicious Tom Yum Soup, a type of Thai soup with a sour and spicy taste. Mama Tom Yum is flavored with exotic kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, chili paste and artificial shrimp flavor. Drops of spicy chili oil float on the top of the hot soup. Add your own shrimp, egg or vegetables as desired for a more complete and satisfying meal or snack.
Noodles are ubiquitous to Thai fast food and the Mama brand of instant noodles are integral to the Thai noodle scene. In fact Mama brand is so popular in Thailand that the brand name is often used on menus in Thailand, for dishes such as Yam Mama (Noodle Salad) or Pad Mama (Fried Mama Noodles). Mama even has its own Facebook fan page!
Because instant noodles are especially economical, appealing to college students and artists, the maker of MAMA, came up with its own economic index, the Mama Noodles Index which accurately forecasted a weakening of the economy in 2005.
To prepare, simply pour 1 cup of hot boiling water over the dry noodles and condiments. Cover the bowl and let stand for 3 minutes before serving.
Mama Noodles are made by the Thai President Foods PLC company, which was established in 1972 and is the largest producer of instant noodles and ramen in Thailand.
Net weight: 60g. per cup
