TOM GAI KAA ONN (CHICKEN COCONUT CREAM SOUP)

Tom Gai Kaa Onn (Chicken Coconut Cream Soup) image

Provided by Food Network

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

One 4-inch piece young galangal or 5-inch piece fresh young ginger
9 cloves garlic, minced
15 sprigs cilantro stems with roots, minced (1/4 cup), plus 4 sprigs cilantro
4 stalks lemongrass, green parts and hard outer layers removed, 2 stalks minced, 2 stalks sliced into 3-inch lengths and lightly crushed
1 teaspoon Thai white peppercorns, dry roasted and finely ground
3 shallots, minced
4 cups fresh unsweetened coconut cream and milk (combined to make consistency of whole milk)
4 cups fresh unsweetened coconut cream and milk (combined to make consistency of whole milk)
One 3-pound chicken, rinsed, thoroughly dried, and chopped into bite-size pieces
7 kaffir lime leaves, hard center stems removed, or zest of two limes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons fish sauce (namm pla)
7 fresh bird chiles or 5 to 6 serrano chiles
1 to 2 limes, sliced into wedges

Steps:

Using a mortar and pestle, pound half of the galangal with the garlic into a paste. One at a time, add the cilantro stems and roots, miced lemongrass, ground peppercorns, and shallots in sequence, adding each new ingredient only after the previous one is pureed and incorporated into a fine paste. Set aside, or transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.
In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the coconut cream and milk to a gentle boil over medium heat. Do not overheat or it will curdle. Add the galangal paste and stir well, then add the chicken and bring to a boil. Add the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass stalks, sea salt, fish sauce, the remaining galangal and the chiles, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the cilantro sprigs, and serve with the lime wedges.

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Amike Deysel

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This soup was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again with less spice.

Antwion Solomon

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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I loved this soup! The flavors were perfectly balanced.

Abdulsharif Munib

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This is now my go-to recipe for Tom Gai Kaa. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.

Emily Wells

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful.

JHGamer Artist

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Delicious! I added a bit of extra spice and it was perfect.

Hirak Saha

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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.

TOUHEED Ullah

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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making it again.

Belawal Khan rashari

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This was the best Tom Gai Kaa I've ever had! The coconut cream added a wonderful richness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be using this recipe again.

Glenna Daisey

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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.

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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this soup again.

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