Teresa's Recipes
Tom Kha Gai
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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 inches, thinly sliced Galangal
- 2 stalks, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces Lemongrass
- 6, torn Kaffir lime leaves
- 1 pound, thinly sliced Chicken breast
- 1 cup, sliced Mushrooms
- 2 cups Coconut milk
- 2-3, crushed Thai chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- to taste Salt
- for garnish Cilantro
Dietary Notes
- 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
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.
Tips
- For a vegetarian variation, replace the chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you can't find galangal, you may substitute it with ginger, though it has a slightly different flavor.