Tom Kha Gai Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• Thai chili peppers (2, sliced (optional))
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Rice noodles (8 ounces, cooked)
• Sugar (1 teaspoon)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
• Kaffir lime leaves (4 leaves)
• Galangal (2 slices)
• Lemongrass (2 stalks, bruised)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Coconut milk (2 cups)
• Chicken breast (2, boneless and skinless, sliced)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Add the sliced chicken breast and mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls.
6. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced Thai chili peppers, if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!