Thailand wants to put Tom Yam Kung on UNESCO Heritage list

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Thailand has set its sights on putting its treasured Tom Yam Kung on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha on March 23, 2021, it was agreed that the deliciously-spicy and fragrant soup dish would be this year’s candidate for the list.

Loved by many across the world, Tom Yam Kung (aka Tom Yam Goong) is a spicy soup that comes in two variants: Clear and thick.

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Common ingredients used in Tom Yam Kung include lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, chilli peppers, fish sauce, and shrimps. When combined, your sense of smell, taste, and sight are greeted with an explosion of flavor and textures.

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