THAI CHICKEN SOUP WITH COCONUT (TOM KHA KAI)

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Silky texture & makes your kitchen "smell like Heaven" according to a friend of mine. Original recipe from "True Thai" Victor Sodsook

Provided by msmia

Categories     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken stock
5 1/2 ounces gingerroot, cut in chunks
12 inches lemongrass, stalk cut into 3 in pieces
1 lime, zest of (zest of one lime)
2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chili paste (with tamarind)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 small chili peppers, diced

Steps:

  • Bring stock, ginger, lemongrass & lime zest to a boil. Cook one minute then add coconut milk & chicken breast. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Combine chili paste, lemon juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add to soup w/ mushroom slices & diced chilis. Simmer until mushrooms are soft.
  • Serve after removing ginger chunks & lemongrass pieces.

Areeb Ali
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This soup was just okay. I found the flavors to be a bit too subtle for my taste.


Dhiraj Rajbanshi
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are incredible and the soup is so comforting. I highly recommend it.


Aqsa Shahzadi
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but this soup was still really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Jocelyn Lawson
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This was a great recipe. The soup was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Rohim Khan
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the coconut milk makes it so creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Thomas Skhosana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


adilali Ansai
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the creamy texture of the coconut milk and the subtle heat from the chili peppers. It's the perfect meal for a cold day.


Linda Flores
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal give it a unique and delicious taste. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish.


Keneilweh Niqole
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This was my first time making Thai chicken soup, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the soup was full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mack Donald
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I usually add a little extra lime juice and cilantro for a more intense flavor.


Jackie Nakangu
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the coconut milk made it so creamy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.