Tom Kha Gai

Chicken Soup

Tom Kha Gai

Tom Kha Gai
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    60

Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this fragrant and creamy Tom Kha Gai. This classic coconut soup, infused with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. A truly comforting and aromatic experience in every spoonful.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1318 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a stockpot, combine the chicken broth and coconut milk over medium heat. Add the sweet red chile sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger slices, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow the flavors to meld together (approximately 15 minutes).

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Remove the stockpot from the heat and carefully strain out the ginger slices and kaffir lime leaves. Return the broth mixture to the stockpot and bring it back to a simmer.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Gently poach the chicken strips in the simmering broth until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center (approximately 5 minutes).

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Add the straw mushrooms, chopped onion, sliced zucchini, chopped lemongrass, and fresh basil to the stockpot. Simmer until the onion softens and the vegetables are tender-crisp (approximately 3 minutes).

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05 Step

Recipe View Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
Adjust the amount of chile sauce to your preference for spiciness.
Fresh galangal can be used in place of ginger for a more authentic flavor.
If you can't find makrut lime leaves, you can substitute with a few strips of lime zest.
Serve over jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Ibrahim Grady

    Apr 30, 2025

    The aroma while cooking is incredible! My whole family loved it.

  • Dedrick Dooley

    Mar 4, 2025

    So delicious and easy to make! Will be making again for sure.

  • Darrel Crooks

    Feb 28, 2025

    This recipe is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's surprisingly easy to make.

  • Evert Glover

    Dec 30, 2024

    I added a little bit of chili paste for extra heat, and it was perfect for my taste.

  • Chris Schoen

    Nov 30, 2024

    A definite keeper! I've made this several times and it always turns out great.

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