Lobo Tom Yum Paste 30g

Lobo Tom Yum Paste brings the bold, hot and sour heart of Thailand's most famous soup into a single 30g sachet. If you have ever eaten Tom Yum Goong at a Thai restaurant and wondered how they get that unmistakable citrus tang and fiery kick, this paste is the shortcut. It concentrates lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and chilli into a small pack that punches well above its size, so you do not need a cupboard full of fresh Thai aromatics to get an authentic result at home.

What makes Tom Yum such a loved dish across Thailand and beyond is the balance it strikes. It is hot from chilli, sour from lime juice and kaffir lime peel, savoury from stock, and lightly sweet underneath it all. Lobo has built that same balance into the paste, so even a first time cook can recreate a flavour that usually takes years of practice to nail. It is a genuinely versatile store cupboard staple for anyone who enjoys Thai products and wants to bring restaurant style flavour into a midweek meal.

Cooking with Thai Tom Yum paste

Using the paste is simple. Submerge the unopened sachet in hot water for about a minute to soften it, then squeeze the contents into a pot of simmering stock or water. From there, build your soup as you like it. The classic route is Tom Yum Goong, made with prawns, straw mushrooms, tomato, and a generous handful of coriander to finish. Keep an eye on the prawns while they cook, as they turn tough quickly once they hit boiling liquid, so add them last and take the pot off the heat as soon as they turn pink.

Beyond the traditional prawn soup, the paste works well stirred into a chicken or vegetable broth, used as a marinade base for grilled meats, or whisked into a stir fry sauce for a quick citrusy kick. A spoonful loosened with a little coconut milk also makes a fast Tom Yum inspired sauce for noodles. Pair it with noodles or serve alongside steamed rice to soak up the broth. For soup nights, it sits naturally alongside our other soup essentials, and it keeps well in the cupboard until you are ready to use it.

Why choose Lobo paste for authentic Thai flavour

Asian Grocery UK stocks Lobo because it is a trusted name for Thai pantry staples, and this Tom Yum Paste is one of the easiest ways to get genuine Thai flavour without sourcing a long list of fresh ingredients. We keep a wide range of pastes and sauces in stock alongside it, so you can build a full Thai meal in one order rather than hunting across several shops. Each pack is sized for a single household use, keeping things simple if you just want to try a proper Tom Yum soup without committing to a giant catering tub.

As a UK based Asian grocer, we focus on stocking the brands that Thai households actually use, and Lobo is a regular feature in Thai kitchens for good reason. Whether you are recreating a favourite restaurant dish, cooking for someone who has just discovered Thai food, or simply restocking a pantry staple, this paste is a reliable and convenient way to get there.

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