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Tom Kha Kai
Tom kha kai (or tom kha gai) is a Thai soup with the distinct, very Thai flavor of galangal, a rhizome somewhat similar to ginger. Kha means "galangal" in Thai. This version of the soup is made with chicken (kai or gai).
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 5
- coconut milk, 600 ml2 1/2 cup
- chicken stock, 775 ml3 1/4 cup
- lemongrass, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces or split lengthwise4 stalk
- galangal, 2 x 1-inch (5 x 2.5 cm) block; thinly sliced1 piece
- Thai bird chilies, mini; finely chopped3–4
- chicken, cubed400 g
- onion, medium; quartered1
- tomato, quartered and peeled1
- mushrooms, 150 g; sliced1 cup
- sugar1 1/2 tsp
- pepper1/4 tsp
- lime juice3 tbsp
- soy sauce2 tbsp
- cilantro4 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Bring stock and coconut milk to a boil.
Add lemongrass, galangal, chilies, sugar, and pepper.
Add onion, tomato, chicken bits, and mushrooms.
Keep at a rolling boil for 4 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.
Garnish with cilantro and chilies.
