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Authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup

Authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai coconut chicken soup with fresh herbs and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a flavorful meal.

Authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup

Discover the authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai coconut chicken soup recipe with fresh herbs and creamy coconut milk. Easy and flavorful!

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 100 g skinless chicken breast diced
  • 200 ml coconut milk full fat
  • 150 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 10 g galangal sliced
  • 1 piece lemongrass stalk bruised
  • 3 piece kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 50 g mushroom straw sliced
  • 1 piece bird eye chili sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon sugar palm or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh chopped

Origins

Thailand

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients: dice chicken breast, slice galangal, bruise lemongrass stalk, tear kaffir lime leaves, slice straw mushrooms, slice bird eye chili, chop cilantro.
  2. In a medium pot, combine chicken broth, coconut milk, sliced galangal, bruised lemongrass stalk, and torn kaffir lime leaves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
  4. Add diced chicken breast and sliced straw mushrooms to the pot, simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Add sliced bird eye chili, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the soup; stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and discard galangal slices, lemongrass stalk, and kaffir lime leaves if desired.
  7. Ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh galangal and lemongrass for best flavor.
  • Adjust bird eye chili quantity to control spiciness.
  • Do not boil soup vigorously after adding coconut milk to prevent curdling.

Serving Suggestions

  • Jasmine rice
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Thai spring rolls

Enjoy this creamy and spicy Thai Tom Kha Gai soup as a comforting meal that brings authentic flavors to your table.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.6
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 3
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 5

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