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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.
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
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