TOM KHA GAI THAI SOUP

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I fell in love with my local Thai restaurant's tom kha gai soup, and this is my closest match to it. It's delicious, healthful, and filling. The galangal, ginger, and lemon grass chunks are not meant to be eaten, so they can be thrown out or put back in the pot.

Provided by JuliAnne

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 leaf (blank)s kaffir lime leaves
4 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
3 peppers Thai chiles, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans whole straw mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Devein lime leaves and cut into very thin slices; set aside.
  • Combine chicken broth and coconut milk in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add chiles, galangal, and ginger and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken, sliced lime leaves, and lemon grass and continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the drained straw mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well, and serve with plenty of fresh cilantro on top as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 1417.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

asd qwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


Ismial Nurudeen
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This is the best tom kha gai I've ever had!


MD Reais Hossain
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I will definitely be making this again!


Ma'ruf Umar
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This soup is amazing!


Ashfaque Mallah
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This soup is delicious! I love the flavors of the coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.


Husna Hoosen
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the coconut milk gave it a nice creamy texture. I would definitely make this again.


Ez
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.


Prince Athar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the coconut milk gave it a nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Avidon
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This soup is delicious! The coconut milk makes it so creamy and rich, and the lemongrass and galangal give it a really unique flavor. I also love the addition of the mushrooms and bamboo shoots, which add a nice texture to the soup.


Marry Huffman
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I was really impressed with this soup. It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially liked the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again!


Dua Gull
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This is the best tom kha gai I've ever had! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the mushrooms and bamboo shoots, which add a nice texture to the soup.


Muhammad Tangara
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, which give it a really unique flavor.


sylvester john annan
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the coconut milk makes it so creamy and rich. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again!