TOM KHA KAI - THAI COCONUT/CHICKEN SOUP
When my family visited Thailand a few years ago I fell in love with this soup. This is an adaptation from a recipe in the Amazing Tastes of Thailand booklet put out by the Thailand Tourism Authority.
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut lower portion of lemon grass into 1 inch lengths and crush. Tear kaffir lime leaves in half. Combine half the coconut milk with the broth, galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves in a large saucepan and heat to boiling.
- 2. Add the chicken, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, then add remaining coconut milk.
- 3. Heat just to boiling, add chili paste and lime juice, stir until blended. Garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed chili peppers.
- 4. NOTE: The galangal and lemon grass are for flavoring, not to eat! When I can't get fresh kaffir lime leaves at my local Asian market, I substitute kaffir lime powder. Fresh leaves, lemon grass and galangal can all be successfully frozen. I've also used minced lemon grass in a tube from the produce section. Powdered galangal is available, too. Fresh is better, of course!
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Abulrahman Khaled
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili peppers or omitting them altogether.
Emily Monroy
[email protected]I've never had Tom Kha Kai before, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. It's very flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Miss Surory
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's so warm and flavorful.
koke mudassir
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed the flavors and the creamy texture.
Shahin Hawlader
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavors.
Ruhan Gaming
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Sm Anwar
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Tom Kha Kai recipe for a while now and I finally found it! This soup is so flavorful and authentic.
Maximus907 W
[email protected]This soup is very easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal.
rasek molla
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were very well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.
Arellano Xavier
[email protected]This is the best Tom Kha Kai I've ever had! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this soup again.
WELL KIDS
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend adding less lime juice or using a different citrus fruit, such as lemon.
Rimi Akter Fariya
[email protected]This soup is a little bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you're not a fan of spicy food.
Simona Kuprecht
[email protected]I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of this soup. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Hm Sayf
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Oishi Moni
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced. I especially loved the combination of the coconut milk, lime juice, and lemongrass.