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Tom Kha Gai
Tom Kha Gai
Tom Kha Gai is a delicate coconut chicken soup infused with galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves. It should taste creamy yet refreshing rather than heavy.
⏱ 30 minCooking Time♧ 2 servingsServings✦ EasyDifficulty
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About This Dish
Tom Kha Gai is a delicate coconut chicken soup infused with galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves. It should taste creamy yet refreshing rather than heavy.
Prepare all ingredients before you start. Taste and adjust seasoning as you cook, using fresh produce and safe cooking temperatures for meat and seafood.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut chicken into even bite-size pieces and clean the mushrooms.
- Bruise lemongrass, slice galangal and tear makrut lime leaves.
- Warm coconut milk with some broth over medium heat, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Add the aromatics and simmer gently for several minutes to infuse the liquid.
- Add chicken and simmer until thoroughly cooked, then add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Season with fish sauce and optional chili; adjust saltiness before adding citrus.
- Turn off heat and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with coriander and fresh chilies.
Chef’s Cooking Tips
Avoid boiling coconut milk aggressively; gentle heat preserves a smoother soup.
