Tom Kha Gai
Thai coconut chicken soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, and mushrooms in a creamy, tangy coconut broth. The milder, creamier cousin of tom yum.
10 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a medium pot. Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chiles. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove from heat. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
Tip: The balance of salty (fish sauce), sour (lime), and sweet (sugar) is what makes this soup sing. Taste and adjust until all three are in harmony.
Ladle into bowls, leaving the aromatics behind (lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves are flavoring agents, not meant to be eaten). Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition per Serving
340kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
10g
Carbs
22g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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