Best 6 Coconut Soup With Chicken Galanga Root Tom Kha Kai Recipes

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"Tom Kha Kai", a classic Thai coconut soup, is a symphony of flavors with a harmonious balance of spicy, sour, and creamy. The broth, made from coconut milk infused with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili, is rich and aromatic. The addition of tender chicken and succulent mushrooms lends a delightful savory dimension, while the acidity of tamarind and lime juice cuts through the richness, adding a refreshing zing. This delectable soup, often garnished with cilantro and crispy shallots, is a culinary journey to the heart of Thailand, captivating taste buds with its exotic yet comforting flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TOM KA KAI (THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)



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This is my husband's all time favorite Thai soup - but up until now, I haven't been able to recreate it at home. I've played around with several versions to come up with this one. The authentic ingredients make a HUGE difference - although you can use substitutions, of course, it does affect the outcome. I have been able to find the galangal root (much preferred over ginger!!), the lemongrass, and the kaffir lime leaves at my local asian market. Yum yum yum, worth the extra shopping trip!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use a stir-fry mix of mushrooms with shitakes, oyster mushrooms, and portabellas)
3 green onions, sliced (divided)
1 stalk lemongrass
1 inch fresh galangal root or 1 inch gingerroot, grated
2 red chilies (more or less to desired heat level)
6 cups chicken stock (use good quality here)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
fresh cilantro
fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a large soup pot, heat the oil over high heat until very hot but not smoking. I often make this is a wok on the stove.
  • Salt the chicken and add to oil, tossing to brown all the pieces. Cook about 3 minutes or until outside is browned, but not necessarily cooked all the way through.
  • Add mushrooms and toss. Allow to cook until some of the moisture is cooked out and the mushrooms are soft. Turn down heat to medium-low.
  • To prepare the lemongrass, slice and mince the lower portion and reserve the stalk to flavor the soup. You can use a food processor for this, or just mince it by hand. The woody upper portion of the stalk will be removed later, so don't chop it up, simply score it by making a few superficial cuts in it to allow it to flavor the soup.
  • Add the whites of the onions, reserving the greens. Add the minced lower portion of the lemongrass, grated galangal, and chilies. Toss until just warmed through.
  • Add the lemongrass stalk, lime leaves, chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and remaining onions, reserving just a few for garnish. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend well.
  • Taste test and adjust flavors as follows:.
  • Not salty enough - add more fish sauce.
  • Too sour - add a little more brown sugar.
  • Too spicy - add more coconut milk.
  • Not spicy enough - add more chilies.
  • Ladle into 4 soup bowls and garnish with remaining onion greens, cilantro, and basil.
  • Variations:.
  • Add more vegetables such as some sliced red bell peppers with the mushrooms.
  • Serve over wide rice noodles for a main dish serving.
  • Make vegetarian by increasing mushrooms in place of chicken and substituting vegetable stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.4, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 48.6, Sodium 1453.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 25.6

TOM KHA GAI (CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP)



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This silky, aromatic soup is a complete meal in a bowl.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Mushroom     Dinner     Lunch     Coconut     Lemongrass     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed
1 1" piece ginger, peeled
10 makrut lime leaves, or use 1 tablespoon lime zest and 1/4 cup lime juice
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
8 ounces shiitake, oyster, or maitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps cut into bite-size pieces
1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Chili oil, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)
Cilantro leaves with tender stems
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Using the back of a knife, lightly smash lemongrass and ginger; cut lemongrass into 4" pieces. Bring lemongrass, ginger, lime leaves, and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are melded, 8-10 minutes. Strain broth into clean saucepan; discard solids.
  • Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat, add mushrooms, and simmer, skimming occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are soft, 20-25 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Serve with chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges.

COCONUT SOUP WITH CHICKEN, GALANGA ROOT : TOM KHA KAI



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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

1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 sliced thinly galangal
1/2 onion, cut in 4 chunks
1 -2 red Thai chile, bruised
5 -7 mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fish sauce

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)



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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

3 cups chicken stock (preferably low sodium)
1 can coconut milk
1 stalk lemongrass, lightly crushed
4 fresh lime leaves (use 2 Tbl lime juice as substitute)
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
3 small Thai red chili peppers, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less spice)
1 inch ginger, sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon palm vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/2 drop bergamot oil (this really does make the soup)
2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
2 small bok choy or 2 small other greens
1 package bean thread noodles (clear, thin)

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

TOM KHA KAI (CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP)



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This is my favourite Thai Soup. Everyone seem to like Tom Yum Koong (the seafood one) but i prefer this creamy one...and the heat is flexible...depending on how much you can handle. Recipe from www.10thaidish.athailand.com

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups coconut milk
6 slices young galangal (kha on)
2 stalks lemongrass, lower portion, cut into 1-in lengths and crushed (ta-khrai)
5 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half (bai ma-krut)
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, sliced
5 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon black chili paste (nam phrik pao)
1/4 cup coriander leaves, torn (bai phak chi)
5 green Thai chiles, crushed (phrik khi nu)

Steps:

  • Combine half the coconut milk with the galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves in a large sauce pan and heat to boiling.
  • Add chicken, fish sauce, and sugar.
  • Simmer for about 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked, and then add the remaining coconut milk.
  • Heat just to boiling and turn off the heat.
  • Place the lime juice and chilli paste in a serving bowl and pour the soup over them.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and crushed chillies.

TOM KHA GAI, THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP!



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemongrass, split in half and sliced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
5 keffir fresh lime leaves, hand torn
2 small red chilies, cut thinly crosswise (remove seeds if you want less heat)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced or 1/2 lb straw mushroom, trimmed but left whole
1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs, boned, skinned and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 lime wedges
2 teaspoons chili oil, to drizzle before serving (optional)

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your tom kha kai soup the best flavor. If you can, use fresh galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Add vegetables at the end of cooking: Vegetables should be added towards the end of cooking so that they don't overcook. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Adjust the spiciness to your liking: Tom kha kai soup can be made as spicy or mild as you like. If you like spicy food, add more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder soup, use fewer chili peppers or omit them altogether.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Tom kha kai soup is traditionally served with rice or noodles. You can also serve it with bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Tom kha kai is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is a popular dish in Thailand and is now enjoyed by people all over the world. With its combination of spicy, sour, and creamy flavors, tom kha kai is a soup that is sure to please everyone. Give it a try today!

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