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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.

LunchThaiEasy

10 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Total

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a medium pot. Add galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chiles. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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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