TOM YUM KAI

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I got this tom yum recipe from a Thai friend. It's the best/most authentic ever. Garnish with cilantro, basil, and green onion.

Provided by Barryxxiv

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 stalk lemon grass, smashed and chopped
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons chile paste
8 ounces fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 ounces button mushrooms, chopped
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast sliced into strips
4 tablespoons lime juice
2 fresh Thai chiles, crushed with a knife and halved

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lemon grass, galangal, and kaffir leaves. Cook for 1 minute. Add fish sauce and cook for 1 minute. Add chile paste and reduce heat to medium. Add tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to high and add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add lime juice and stir.
  • Add chiles to soup and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 2314.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Osama Waleed
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This is my go-to recipe for Tom Yum Kai. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender.


Josh Geraci
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I love this recipe! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


mstatika akhte
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Thai food. It's not too spicy and the flavors are very well-balanced. I always get compliments when I make this soup.


Bimala Khati
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mary Thomas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I love that I can adjust the spice level to my liking.


Arnob Ahmed
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This is my go-to recipe for Tom Yum Kai. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender.


Md Asadulla
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I love this recipe! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Okum Ismail
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Thai food. It's not too spicy and the flavors are very well-balanced. I always get compliments when I make this soup.


Emerald Baafi
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Refilwe Daele
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I love that I can adjust the spice level to my liking.


Morne Breetzke
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This is my new favorite Tom Yum Kai recipe! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Otto Martin
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Delicious and easy to make! I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great. My family loved it!


Marina Popil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I would definitely make this again.


RIFAZ Uddin
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out great! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Tom Yum Kai.


Miracle Promise
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my friends, and they all raved about it. The broth was so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Young success
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I've tried many Tom Yum Kai recipes, but this one is by far the best. The balance of flavors is perfect, and the soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


tiktok actor
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This Tom Yum Kai recipe is a keeper! The broth was flavorful and aromatic, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I added a few extra vegetables, like mushrooms and bell peppers, and it turned out great. My family loved it!