TOM KA GAI( SPICY COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)

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My Husband had ordered A soup like this at a Thai place. It was so good. So I had to find a way to make it or something like it. This recipe is just as good as the one my husband had at the restaurant. Made it for my church fellowship lunch everyone loved it and wanted the recipe for it.

Provided by Rebecca Thompson

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp peanut oil
1 tsp crushed red pepper
6 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c uncooked jasmine rice
5 fresh kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk(s) fresh lemongrass (white part only)
3 c coarsely shredded cooked chicken
1 to 2 can(s) unsweetened coconut milk
1 c thinly sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 c red sweet pepper strips(1 medium pepper)
1/2 c chopped onion(1 medium onion)
1/4 c nam pla (thai fish sauce)
2 Tbsp snipped fresh cliantro
2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 c green onions (optional)
handful sprig(s) cilantro sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan combine ginger,oil, and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Simmer,covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • 2. Tear lime leaves in several places from edges toward the centers. Cut lemongrass into 1 inch pieces; bruise with the flat side of a knife. Stir lime leaves, lemongrass, chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, sweet pepper, chopped onion, nam pla, and snipped cilantro into broth mixture. Bring to a boiling; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered , for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Remove all Lime leaves and lemongrass from soup(not edible). Stir in lime juice. If desired each serving with green onions and cilantro sprigs; serve with lime wedges.

Muzamil Ahmad
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This soup was a hit! My whole family loved it. It was so flavorful and easy to make.


ruhuma timothy
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This was an amazing soup! It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Aliijaz
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was perfectly cooked.


Sarah Eshiwani
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This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


PROMZII ADETUNJI
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Loved this soup! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


sandeep singh
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were so complex and the coconut milk made it so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rusaik Rusaik
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The soup was delicious, but it took a bit longer to make than I expected. I would recommend starting the soup early if you're planning on serving it for dinner.


aya idrissi
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Latoken Weowns
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Siyam Islam
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of coconut milk, galangal, and lemongrass. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ignacio
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This was my first time making Tom Kha Gai and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Manjit Chaudhary
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is always tender. I love adding a little bit of extra heat with some chopped bird's eye chilies.


Amir Awan
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This soup was an explosion of flavor! The coconut milk gave it a creamy richness, while the galangal, lemongrass, and chilies added a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family love