"Gai dom kha" is a classic comfort food soup served throughout Thailand. It is a creamy, subtly sweet, and fragrant soup with a balanced flavor profile. The chicken is juicy and tender, bathed in a rich and creamy coconut milk broth infused with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and aromatic roots. This soup is often served with jasmine rice or sticky rice.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TOM KHA GAI (COCONUT MILK CHICKEN SOUP)
A spicy and tangy coconut milk chicken soup infused with galangal and other fragrant Thai herbs. Tom Kha Gai is an easy to make traditional Thai soup and is a weeknight dream meal when served with a bed of warm steamed rice.
Provided by Lavina
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Crush the garlic with the flat side of your knife and roughly chop the fresh red chilies. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and pound into a coarse paste. Prepare the red onion, tomato, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, coriander, makrut lime leaves, and mushrooms as indicated in the 'Ingredients' section. Clean and pat-dry the chicken thighs and trim off any excess fat. Thinly slice into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Squeeze the limes in a lemon/citrus squeezer and reserve the juice in a small bowl or bottle.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of chili oil (if using) in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the red onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until slightly softened. Add the smashed garlic chili paste and continue sautéing for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in half (400ml / 13.5 ounces) of the coconut milk, and add the galangal, ginger, makrut lime leaves, and lemongrass. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining coconut milk (400ml / 13.5 ounces), mushrooms, tomato wedges, and (200ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) water.
- Give everything a good stir, then cover the pot and let simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Uncover and reduce the heat to medium. Add the chicken pieces and stir to combine. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, until the chicken has just cooked through.
- Switch off the heat and stir in the Thai dried chilies, coconut sugar, fish sauce, kosher salt, Thai chili powder, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasonings by adding more fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar if needed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped coriander (reserve some for garnish).
- Ladle the soup evenly into bowls and garnish with the remainder coriander and a drizzle of chili oil (if using). Enjoy on its own, or serve with warm steamed rice and lime wedges for squeezing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 447 calories, Sugar 11.1g, Sodium 1207.2mg, Fat 32.9g, SaturatedFat 23g, UnsaturatedFat 6.1g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 17.8g, Fiber 3.4g, Protein 20.3g, Cholesterol 71.1mg
COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN (GAI DOM KHA)
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories weekday, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 42m
Yield 6 servings, as part of Thai meal
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash and trim root ends of lemon grass. Peel off tough layers and slice bottom 6 inches thinly. Discard rest of the lemon grass. Chop one tablespoon.
- With a food processor running add chopped lemon grass, 1 tablespoon sliced ginger, the garlic, peppercorns and coriander roots and shallots and process to rough paste.
- Bring 1 cup of the coconut milk to a boil and add lemon grass mixture. Keep stirring, reduce heat and add chicken, the remaining coconut milk and the remaining ginger and lemon grass. Return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 3 minutes longer.
- Add chilies, fish sauce and lime juice to soup.
- Decorate with lime leaves and coriander sprigs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 681, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOM KHA GAI (THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP)
This recipe is supposed to be a personal recipe of Andrew Zimmern, host of the TV show Bizarre Foods.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Stew
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the stock, lime leaves, lemon grass, sugar, galangal and chili paste to a boil in small pot.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chicken and mushrooms and bring to a simmer, quickly stir in the lime juice and fish sauce. Float the chilies on the soup and serve, garnishing with cilantro.
- I serve this dish with sticky rice on the side and a quick salad of chilies, vinegar, sugar, onion and cucumber.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1290.4, Fat 94.3, SaturatedFat 77.2, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 3672.1, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 7, Sugar 25.2, Protein 74.7
TOM KA GAI (COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)
The quintessential Thai soup.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
- In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 786.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
TOM KHA GAI, THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP!
Oh, Tom Kha Gai! This spicy, aromatic soup, rich, tangy, flavorful! The silken texture of the coconut milk enriched chicken broth! The nourishing poached chicken and mushrooms, cradled in this powerful soup. Its winter. The perfect time for Tom Kha Gai. The ultimate seasonal comfort food. Enjoy!
Provided by Soma Sengupta
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste and stir and cook in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Add the lime leaves and chillies and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
- After 10 minutes, stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until no longer translucent, about 2-5 minutes. Watch carefully, do not overcook. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. To serve, drizzle with a little chilli oil and/or garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.6, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 30.8, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 979.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 18.7
COCONUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN, GALANGA ROOT : TOM KHA KAI
This is very simple and original recipe from Thailand where I come from. Tom Kha Kai is not only a favorite soup among Thai people but it is also favorite dish for foreigner as well.
Provided by Kanchanarak S.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the chicken broth or water into the pot and bring to boil over medium to medium high heat.
- Add salt, lemongrass, galanga allow to simmer for 10 minutes Reduce the medium heat. Add sliced chicken in to the pot- do not stir until the soup boils again to avoid the releasing it's smell.
- Add flavor by fish sauce and lime juice. Store and taste should be sour first, not too creaminess. Serve with hot boil rice. BON APPÉTIT.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1393.6, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 33.5
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP (TOM KHA GAI)
This is a version of the famous Thai soup created by a close friend of mine in London. I haven't found any place that serves a better soup than this!
Provided by SeanS
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Gently simmer all but last 5 ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Add chicken and mushrooms and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add noodles, bok choi, cilantro.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 1930.9, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 17.3, Protein 32.4
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP (TOM KHA GAI)
This is a common creamy coconut soup in Thailand.
Provided by SapphireKT
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock or water to the boil, add galangal, lemon grass, kafir lime leaves, coriander stalks and boil for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast to the soup, boil for another 5 minutes until cooked.
- Add a pinch of sugar, coconut milk, chillis, cherry tomatoes and mushroom. Bring the soup to the boil again.
- Take off the heat. Season with lime juice and fish sauce. Add coriander leaves and spring onions.
Tips:
- Choose the right coconut milk: For the best flavor and texture, use full-fat coconut milk. You can find it in cans or cartons in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a farmers market or organic grocery store.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the chicken and vegetables to the pot, make sure you don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the soup from simmering properly and will result in a watery soup.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the soup with rice or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious broth. You can also garnish the soup with cilantro, lime wedges, and chili peppers.
Conclusion:
Coconut milk soup with chicken (gai dom kha) is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy coconut broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.
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