Low Carb Tempestine Tom Kha style with shrimp, mushrooms, coconut milk and lemongrass
Low Carb Tempestine Tom Kha-style with shrimp, mushrooms, coconut milk, and lemongrass is a recipe inspired by Thai cuisine.
Tom Kha is a fragrant, creamy, and aromatic soup. Here, it is reinterpreted in a low-carb version, without rice or noodles, using Tempestine as small soup pasta. Mushrooms add texture, absorb flavors well, and make the dish more complete without being heavy. The result is a warm, intense, slightly spicy soup, fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.
👉 For this recipe, you can use our Low Carb Tempestine.
Ingredients for 2 people
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Low Carb Tempestine | 100 g |
| Shelled shrimp | 160 g |
| Fresh king oyster or oyster mushrooms | 90 g |
| Unsweetened coconut milk | 120 g |
| Light fish broth or water | 550 g |
| Lemongrass | 1 stalk |
| Fresh galangal | 6 g |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 2 |
| Fresh chili pepper | a little |
| Thai basil | 6-8 leaves |
| Sugar-free fish sauce | 8 g |
| Salt | to taste |
⏱ Preparation time
Prep: 12 minutes
Cook: 14 minutes
Cooking Low Carb Tempestine: 8 minutes
Total time: about 25-28 minutes
Servings: 2
How to prepare Tom Kha-style Low Carb Tempestine
1. Prepare the aromaticsLightly crush the lemongrass stalk. Slice the galangal thinly. Score the chili pepper and dose according to desired spiciness. Kaffir lime leaves should be left whole: they are used to flavor the broth, not to be eaten.
2. Prepare the mushroomsClean the king oyster or oyster mushrooms and slice them not too thinly. They should remain discernible in the soup and provide texture. Avoid canned, marinated, or unconventionally prepared mushrooms.
3. Flavor the brothPour the light broth into a saucepan. Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes for the aromatics to release their fragrance.
4. Add the mushroomsAdd the mushrooms to the aromatic broth and cook for 4-5 minutes. They should soften but not fall apart. |
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5. Add the coconut milkAdd the unsweetened coconut milk. Stir and keep the heat low. The soup should remain creamy but not heavy. 6. Cook the TempestineAdd the Low Carb Tempestine and cook for 8 minutes, stirring gently. If the soup thickens too much, add a little hot water. 7. Add the shrimpAdd the shrimp in the last 2-3 minutes. They should cook briefly and remain tender. 8. FinishTurn off the heat. Add sugar-free fish sauce and Thai basil. Adjust salt only if necessary. Remove lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves before serving, or advise that they are aromatic elements not meant for consumption. |
💡 Why it works
This recipe leverages the small format of Tempestine in an aromatic, creamy, and very fragrant soup. Mushrooms add chewiness and absorb the lemongrass broth well, while shrimp provide marine sweetness and make the dish more elegant. It's an international recipe, different from typical low-carb soups, yet still very clean in its composition.
⚠️ Low carb 주의
- Coconut milk must be unsweetened.
- Mushrooms must be fresh or without sweet marinades.
- Avoid pre-made curry pastes unless you have carefully checked the label: they may often contain sugar, starches, or unsuitable thickeners.
- Do not use sweet chili sauce, palm sugar, or sweet sauces.
Nutritional values — Complete dish
| Average nutritional values | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 kcal / 273 kJ |
| Fats | 2.9 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0.4 g |
| of which polyols | 0.0 g |
| Fiber | 6.8 g |
| Proteins | 5.7 g |
| Salt | 0.32 g |
Nutritional note and reading
Average estimated nutritional values per 100 g of finished dish, calculated with unsweetened whole coconut milk, unsalted broth, and without considering any salt added during cooking or seasoning. Values may vary based on the type of coconut milk, the amount of broth actually present in the dish, and the fish sauce used.
The recipe is very consistent with low carb: approximately 1.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Very low carbohydrates, decent protein thanks to shrimp, high fiber thanks to Tempestine, contained calories because the broth weighs a lot. The point to check is salt: fish sauce can quickly increase it. If you also use pre-salted broth and salt during cooking, the real value can become significantly higher.
To learn more
For other Low Carb recipes, visit our Blog.
To learn more about cooking times, formats, and practical tips, read the guide: Low carb pasta: what it is, how to cook it, and how to choose the right one.