Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Tom Kha Gai, also known as Thai coconut chicken soup, is a popular Thai soup that is loved for its creamy and spicy flavors. It’s a soup made with chicken, mushrooms, coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, including lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make Tom Kha Gai from scratch, using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods. This dish is easy to make and perfect as a comforting and satisfying meal.

Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Tom Kha Gai is a comforting and satisfying Thai soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. By using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods, you can recreate the flavors of Thailand in your own kitchen. This recipe can be customized to your liking by adjusting the spice level or adding more vegetables. Try this recipe tonight and discover why Tom Kha Gai is a beloved Thai classic!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, main course, Main Dishes

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Servings 4 people

Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Wooden Spoon Or
• Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Sliced Into Thin Strips
• 1 can Coconut Milk (13.5 Oz)
• 2 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
• 1 Lemongrass Stalk Bruised And Chopped Into 1-Inch Pieces
• 3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
• 1 inch Galangal Sliced
• 2 Thai Bird Chilies Sliced (Adjust According To Spice Preference)
• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• Fresh Cilantro Leaves For Serving

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Instructions

 

• In a large pot, heat the coconut milk and chicken broth over medium-high heat.
• Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal to the pot and bring to a boil.
• Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms to the pot and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
• Add the Thai bird chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
• Remove the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal from the soup before serving.
• Serve the Tom Kha Gai immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 23gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Keyword Chicken Soup, Coconut Chicken Soup, soup, Thai Chicken Soup, Thai coconut chicken soup, Thai Soup, Tom Kha Gai

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