Tom Kha Gai

Name: Tom Kha Gai
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Galangal', 'amount': '2 inches, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemongrass', 'amount': '2 stalks, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Kaffir lime leaves', 'amount': '6, torn'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken breast', 'amount': '1 pound, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Mushrooms', 'amount': '1 cup, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Coconut milk', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Thai chili peppers', 'amount': '2-3, crushed'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime juice', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': 'for garnish'}

Tom Kha Gai, a vibrant and aromatic Thai soup, is a beautiful balance of spicy, sweet, sour, and umami flavors. It's a traditional comfort food made with tender chicken, rich coconut milk, and an inspiring medley of herbs and spices, including lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. This dish is a culinary journey that transports you to the heart of Thailand with every spoonful.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken broth (4 cups)
Galangal (2 inches, thinly sliced)
Lemongrass (2 stalks, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
Kaffir lime leaves (6, torn)
Chicken breast (1 pound, thinly sliced)
Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
Coconut milk (2 cups)
Thai chili peppers (2-3, crushed)
Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
Lime juice (3 tablespoons)
Salt (to taste)
Cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
Add the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to extract the flavors of the herbs.
Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk, crushed Thai chili peppers, fish sauce, and lime juice. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
Taste the soup. If necessary, add salt to taste.
Before serving, remove the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 24g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g

Tom Kha Gai

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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