Best 20 Tom Kha Recipes

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Tom kha is a hot and sour soup of Thai origin with coconut milk. It is one of the most popular Thai soups in the world and is typically cooked with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, Thai chili peppers, kaffir lime leaves, and straw mushrooms. The soup can be made more creamy and flavorful by adding coconut cream and fish sauce. This article provides a comprehensive guide to creating delicious tom kha soup, with step-by-step instructions and a list of essential ingredients.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST THAI TOM KHA SOUP RECIPE



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Tom Kha Gai - Thai chicken coconut soup aromatic of lemongrass, lime kaffir leaves and galangal, gives you a refreshing aftertaste with a creamy taste from coconut.

Provided by natty's pantry

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer parts removed, thinly sliced
1 (2 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
2 fresh Thai chile peppers, minced
6 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut against the grain into bite-sized pieces
½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
5 limes, juiced
¾ teaspoon fish sauce

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk and chicken stock to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add cilantro, lemongrass, galangal, Thai chile peppers, and kaffir lime leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add chicken; simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in lime juice and fish sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 27.5 g, Sodium 243.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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.

TOM KHA KAI - THAI COCONUT/CHICKEN SOUP



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When my family visited Thailand a few years ago I fell in love with this soup. This is an adaptation from a recipe in the Amazing Tastes of Thailand booklet put out by the Thailand Tourism Authority.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c chicken broth
2 c coconut milk (can use lite, just don't use coconut cream!)
6 slice galangal (can sub fresh ginger)
2 stalk(s) lemon grass
5 kaffir lime leaves
8 oz chicken breast, sliced thin
3 Tbsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c lime juice
1 tsp red thai chili paste
1/4 c cilantro, torn
3-5 thai chilis (can use jalapeno or other hot chili instead)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut lower portion of lemon grass into 1 inch lengths and crush. Tear kaffir lime leaves in half. Combine half the coconut milk with the broth, galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves in a large saucepan and heat to boiling.
  • 2. Add the chicken, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, then add remaining coconut milk.
  • 3. Heat just to boiling, add chili paste and lime juice, stir until blended. Garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed chili peppers.
  • 4. NOTE: The galangal and lemon grass are for flavoring, not to eat! When I can't get fresh kaffir lime leaves at my local Asian market, I substitute kaffir lime powder. Fresh leaves, lemon grass and galangal can all be successfully frozen. I've also used minced lemon grass in a tube from the produce section. Powdered galangal is available, too. Fresh is better, of course!

TOM KHA GAI THAI SOUP



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I fell in love with my local Thai restaurant's tom kha gai soup, and this is my closest match to it. It's delicious, healthful, and filling. The galangal, ginger, and lemon grass chunks are not meant to be eaten, so they can be thrown out or put back in the pot.

Provided by JuliAnne

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 leaf (blank)s kaffir lime leaves
4 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
3 peppers Thai chiles, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans whole straw mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Devein lime leaves and cut into very thin slices; set aside.
  • Combine chicken broth and coconut milk in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add chiles, galangal, and ginger and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken, sliced lime leaves, and lemon grass and continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the drained straw mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well, and serve with plenty of fresh cilantro on top as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 1417.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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.

TURKEY TOM KHA GAI



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One of the great blessings, and curses, of Thanksgiving is leftover turkey. That's where this spicy Thai coconut soup recipe comes in. This is my take on Tom Kha Gai, and as usual I make no claim as to its authenticity. I do know it tastes amazing and will make you forget you even roasted a turkey. Garnish with chili oil, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups turkey broth
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and sliced
1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems
2 kaffir lime leaves, sliced, or more to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 pound cooked turkey, cut into small cubes
1 cup clamshell mushrooms, separated
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¼ teaspoon chili oil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine turkey broth, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro stems, lime leaves, and red pepper flakes in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until flavors blend, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stain broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, discard vegetables, and return broth to the pot.
  • Stir turkey, mushrooms, fish sauce, and palm sugar into broth; simmer until mushrooms are tender and turkey absorbs broth flavor, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour coconut milk, lime juice, green onions, and cilantro leaves into broth. Bring soup to a simmer and drizzle in chili oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 2353.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

QUICK AND EASY TOM KHA GAI



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This is the very traditional recipe, but I've tweaked the quantities to make it much easier to shop for and work with. From start to finish you can have this done in half an hour or so, and the technique really is beginner-level easy. Unfortunately, if you don't live in an area with a Chinese grocery store, ingredient availability will be a problem. The hardest items to find are usually the kha (also called galangal) and the kaffir lime leaves, but if you can't find them PLEASE don't let that stop you; it's still excellent even without them. Everything else listed here is very easy to find, between the Chinese grocery and regular grocery. This is one of the national dishes of Thailand, and is usually found at Thai restaurants, but this recipe is better than ANY I have ever had in a restaurant. I can't claim any credit though; I'm just passing along a very good recipe. WARNING: this soup is totally addictive!

Provided by lolsuz

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons red curry paste (Maesri and Thai Kitchen brands are common)
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 small fresh galangal root, sliced into rounds (also known as kha)
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut into 3-inch lengths, then cut in half lengthwise
1 (32 ounce) box low-fat chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast, uncooked, thinly sliced (one extra large chicken breast is perfect)
2 -4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk (unsweetened)
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained (I prefer broken over whole)
1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
fresh cilantro, chopped (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Tips: the lemon grass, lime leaves and kha are best left in large pieces to make them easier to pick out later, as they are tough and inedible. I leave them in all the way till serving and tell my guests to look for them and set them aside as they eat. The RecipeZaar ingredient format makes it hard to enter how much galangal (kha) to use: I use a root-knob about twice the size of the ball of my thumb. I use half of a 4-ounce tin of red curry paste (4 tablespoons) for a pretty spicy-hot soup; you can use 1/4 can for milder heat, but the recipe for Tom Kha Gai on the Maesri tin calls for the whole thing- WOW that must be hot!
  • In a large stock pot, saute the curry paste, garlic, lemon grass, lime leaves and kha in the vegetable oil for two minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • While broth is heating, slice the chicken breast and toss it in cornstarch. The amount of cornstarch doesn't need to be exact; just make sure the slices are evenly coated and shake off any excess.
  • Add chicken to boiling broth, stir gently, and bring back up to a simmer.
  • Stir in mushrooms, coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice. Bring back up to a simmer, stirring gently a few times, then cut the heat off and you're ready to serve.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

TOM KHA (COCONUT SOUP) WITH SHRIMP, EASY



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Make and share this Tom Kha (Coconut Soup) With Shrimp, Easy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erin K. Brown

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 stalks fresh lemongrass
1 piece fresh ginger (2-3 inches)
32 ounces chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 -2 cup sliced mushrooms
50 -60 raw shrimp (thawed)
1 -5 teaspoon chili oil (to taste)
1 lime, juice of
tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
3/4 cup jasmine rice, per person
1 cheesecloth (10in x 10in piece)

Steps:

  • Cook as much Jasmine rice as needed.
  • Pour the chicken broth into a large pot over medium heat.
  • Shake the coconut milk thoroughly and add to the pot.
  • Add sliced mushrooms. (You can add chili oil now or anytime following. The longer it is mixing, the stronger the flavor).
  • Cut lemon grass into ~1 inch long pieces. Set aside. Thinly slice ginger. Set aside.
  • Cut a 10in x 10in square of cheesecloth. Place the lemon grass & ginger into the cheesecloth and tie closed. Drop the sachet into the pot.
  • Let simmer for ~15 minutes (usually the time I use to peel the shrimp and cut them in half).
  • Add Chili oil if you haven't already.
  • Add fish sauce, if desired.
  • Add shrimp. Cook ~3 minutes more (until shrimp are pink).
  • Take off the heat, remove the lemon grass/ginger sachet, and add lime juice.
  • Serve with desired amount of Jasmine rice.

INSTANT POT® KETO THAI CHICKEN SOUP (TOM KHA GAI)



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This keto Thai chicken soup (Tom Kha Gai) has that perfect combination of Thai flavors: a balance of spicy, salty, sweet, and sour, all made easy with your Instant Pot®.

Provided by Fioa

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless chicken breasts, diced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups water
1 (14 ounce) can coconut cream
2 tablespoons Thai garlic chile paste
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped Thai basil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, chicken broth, water, coconut cream, garlic chile paste, coconut aminos, lime juice, salt, ginger, and basil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Soup/Broth function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the slow-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve soup in bowls and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1043.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

THAI TOM KHA SOUP



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If you like soups as a main dish, this is a great one... hearty and filling. For a more traditional Tom Kha Gai, leave out the bok choy, tomatoes, and bean thread noodles, and add some extra mushrooms. But believe me, this soup is incredible as written. I can never find the galagnal traditionally used in Tom Kha Gai, but if you can get it, I say use some.

Provided by Rodney B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk (regular, not lite)
2 stalks lemongrass, sliced in large pieces
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste (use anchovy paste as a substitute)
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 limes, zest of
3 limes, juice of
3 serrano chili peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, julienned in fine,short 1/4 inch strips
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed in very small pieces
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch bok choy, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
6 ounces bean thread noodles, presoaked in hot water
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (leave the stems in!)
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice, to taste (probably)

Steps:

  • In 4qt or larger, heavy-bottomed pot, begin heating chicken broth and coconut milk on low-medium heat.
  • Add the other ingredients for the broth, down through the brown sugar, as you prepare them.
  • Bring broth to a slow simmer; never allow it to reach a rolling boil, and do not cover it at any time during cooking.
  • When broth is simmering, begin adding remaining ingredients starting with the chicken, as you prepare them in the order listed, stirring regularly.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by the time you add the cilantro--if you cube the chicken finely enough and use a normal length of time preparing the vegetables, this should not be an issue, but allow it to simmer a few extra minutes if necessary before adding the cilantro.
  • About a minute after adding the cilantro, taste the soup and add some additional lime juice as desired to punch up the flavor (maybe 1-2 T--don't overdo it!).
  • Serve immediately.

ANDREW'S TOM KHA GAI



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Inspired from a mix of various recipes and videos found online. Goes great with a bowl of rice!

Provided by Andrew Liu

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

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups chicken stock
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 ounces galangal, cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons sliced green onion
10 kaffir lime leaves
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 (8 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan; add lemon grass, galangal, cilantro, green onion, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix chicken, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes into stock mixture; stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, shiitake mushrooms, and cremini mushrooms; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 55.3 g, SaturatedFat 38.7 g, Sodium 1534.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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

TOM KHA PASTE



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Since coriander root may be a bit hard to find you can use cilantro stems with a bit of grated galangal as a substitute.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 1 recipe

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
8 garlic cloves
10 coriander roots
10 red chilies, minced
4 tablespoons lime juice
6 fresh cilantro stems, chopped
6 tablespoons galangal, sliced
6 peppercorns
8 shallots

Steps:

  • Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until you have a smooth paste.
  • Portion out 3 Tablespoon size mounds on sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Place the wrapped portions in a sealed container and freeze it for later use.
  • The paste can be stored for 6 months.

THAI CHICKEN SOUP WITH COCONUT (TOM KHA KAI)



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Silky texture & makes your kitchen "smell like Heaven" according to a friend of mine. Original recipe from "True Thai" Victor Sodsook

Provided by msmia

Categories     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken stock
5 1/2 ounces gingerroot, cut in chunks
12 inches lemongrass, stalk cut into 3 in pieces
1 lime, zest of (zest of one lime)
2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chili paste (with tamarind)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 small chili peppers, diced

Steps:

  • Bring stock, ginger, lemongrass & lime zest to a boil. Cook one minute then add coconut milk & chicken breast. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Combine chili paste, lemon juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add to soup w/ mushroom slices & diced chilis. Simmer until mushrooms are soft.
  • Serve after removing ginger chunks & lemongrass pieces.

TOM KHA KAI POINT 2



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Swanson makes a Thai Ginger infused broth in a 1 quart carton. It's already seasoned so I used it as a base and adjusted my original Tom Kha Kai soup... If you like extra heat, add some hot pepper - a few tiny thai peppers or whatever you have available. For my midwest taste, it's plenty spicy as is. Also, I used powdered kaffir lime and ground galangal and dried lemongrass b/c the fresh are not always available. Obviously, fresh is more authentic! Also can sub. fresh ginger for the galangal in a pinch.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart thai ginger infused broth
1/2 cup red pepper, cut in matchsticks
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced thinly
1/2 cup green onion, cut diagonally
1/4 teaspoon ground kaffir lime leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground galangal
1/4 teaspoon dried lemon grass
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 chicken breast, cut in strips
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil, add chicken.
  • While chicken is cooking, cut up peppers, mushrooms and onions.
  • Add veggies to soup and simmer about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are done.
  • Add coconut milk and seasonings.
  • Simmer about 5 minutes more.
  • Add lime juice, garnish with cilantro.
  • Fresh lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves would be great if available. If so, add with veggies.

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP (TOM KHA KAI)



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Make and share this Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 liter chicken stock
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised
5 slices ginger or 5 slices galangal, thick
3 hot green chili peppers, halved and seeds removed
1 bunch coriander, stems and roots finely chopped,leaves reserved
350 g chicken breasts, cut into thin broad slices
400 ml thick coconut milk
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock into a wok over a high heat.
  • Add the Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, coriander stems and roots.
  • Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes pressing the solids with a wooden spoon to release the flavour until reduced by half.
  • Add coconut milk and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and stir for 30 seconds until chicken is just cooked.
  • Stir through the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
  • Serve immediately sprinkled with coriander leaves.

TOM KHA KAI (CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP) 2



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When my family visited Thailand a few years ago I fell in love with this soup. This is an adaptation from a recipe in the Amazing Tastes of Thailand booklet put out by the Thailand Tourism Authority.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chicken broth
2 cups coconut milk (can use light variety, just not coconut cream)
6 slices galangal (can substitute fresh ginger root)
2 stalks lemongrass
5 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili paste
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, torn
3 -5 Thai chiles, crushed (can substitute jalepeno or other hot pepper)

Steps:

  • Cut lower portion of lemon grass into 1 inch lengths and crush.
  • Tear kaffir lime leaves in half.
  • Combine half the coconut milk with the broth, galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves in a large saucepan and heat to boiling.
  • Add the chicken, fish sauce and sugar.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, then add remaining coconut milk.
  • Heat just to boiling, add chili paste and lime juice, stir until blended.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed chili peppers.
  • NOTE: The galangal and lemon grass are for flavoring, not to eat! When I can't get fresh kaffir lime leaves at my local Asian market, I substitute kaffir lime powder. Fresh leaves, lemon grass and galangal can all be successfully frozen.

TOM KHA GAI



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Tom kha gai (ต้มข่าไก่) is a very popular Thai dish, and you can find it in Thailand at everywhere from nice restaurant to street food rice and curry stalls. The base of this Thai soup / curry, is coconut milk, so it has a rich and creamy flavor. Though it would often be listed as a soup, in my opinion tom kha gai (ต้มข่าไก่) is more of a curry due to the way in which it's eaten. It's served in a bowl along with plate of rice on the side, and it's usually scooped by spoon by spoon onto the rice and eaten bite by bite. In Thailand, most of the time it's eaten along with a full spread of Thai dishes to make a complete meal of well rounded flavors.

Provided by Soup for You

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh
3 stalks lemongrass
1 thumb chunk galangal
6 cups coconut milk
1 big white onion (or 2 small white onions)
6 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces oyster mushrooms (I used 2 big handfuls)
5 -10 Thai red chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 small bunch cilantro

Steps:

  • Once you have all the ingredients ready, you basically boil them all in coconut milk for about 10 minutes, turn off the heat, add in the cilantro and lime juice, and scoop it into a bowl to consume (ok there are a few other steps to make this, but that's why I made this tom kha gai recipe ต้มข่าไก่ video).
  • Tom kha gai (ต้มข่าไก่) is not meant to be an overly spicy Thai dish, like some can be. Instead, it's a Thai dish that focuses on the flavor of the coconut milk and the fresh ingredients. That being said, the recipe does include some Thai bird chilies, and I would recommend adding anywhere from 5 - 10 depending on how spicy you'd like it. However, that being said, it's supposed to be a mild dish. This recipe is simple to make, it doesn't take too many ingredients, and the flavors are well rounded and tasty. Make tom kha gai for your friends and family and they are sure to love it. Try this recipe out, let me know what you think in the comments below, and thank you for watching.

TOM KHA KAI SOUP



TOM KHA KAI SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb chicken or shrimp
1/4 c sliced lemongrass
4-6 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
7-8 thai bird chilies, smashed
Juice from 2 limes
1-2 T palm sugar
2 T thai chili paste
1/4 lb oyster mushrooms
2 T sliced galangal
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1/4 c chopped green onions
1 medium onion, quartered
2 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
1/4 c fish sauce
1 T chicken bouillion
2 c water
2 c coconut milk

Steps:

  • Place water, coconut milk, chicken bouillon, lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal and chilies in large pot and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, quartered onion, mushrooms and chicken/shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes. Add fish sauce, palm sugar, chili paste, and lime juice, season to taste. Stir in cilantro and green onions and remove from heat.

TOM KHA



TOM KHA image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 3 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

Good quality Chinese chicken stock - 1 cup
Coconut milk - 1 cup
Fresh or frozen lemongrass - 1/2 a stalk
Galangal - fresh - 6 slices (If you don't have any at home, you can order some online)
Kaffir Lime Leaves - 2 (hand-torn)
Thai bird's eye chillies (or Serrano chillies) - 2-3 (big slices so you can avoid them easily)
(If you don't have any of the above, Amazon ships a package of all the fresh ingredients you need for the soup.)
Fish sauce - 1 tbsp (The saltiness can vary a lot across brands, so start with less always.)
Lime juice - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Coriander (cilantro for the Americans) leaves - 2 tbsp
Boneless chicken breast - 50 gm (chopped)
Straw mushrooms (or regular button mushrooms) - 4 (sliced)
(opt. pepper, soy sauce)

Steps:

  • lemongrass, use only the bottom white part (about 6 inches) and discard the woody grass part of it?. With the flat side of a cleaver or a heavy object, pound and bruise the lemongrass so it releases the flavour. Cut into 2 inch segments. Put the stock into a pot and bring to a boil. Toss the galangal, lemongrass, sugar, and lime leaves in. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, chillies, fish sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, add the chicken and mushrooms and cook till the chicken is just cooked. The moment you see it turning all white on the outside, it's 90% done. Turn off the heat, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Test for saltiness and sourness. You should get the earthy flavour of galangal, noticeable amount of saltiness, sweetness from the coconut milk, and a fair bit of lime flavour, with a hint of chilli in the background. If required, adjust with more fish sauce (salt) and lemon juice (sour). http://www.shiokfood.com/notes/archives/000025.html

Tips for Making the Best Tom Kha Gai:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the flavor of your Tom Kha Gai will be. This is especially true for the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors: Tom Kha Gai is a versatile soup, so you can adjust the flavors to your liking. If you like it more sour, add more lime juice. If you like it more spicy, add more chili peppers. And if you like it more creamy, add more coconut milk.
  • Garnish your soup: Before serving, garnish your Tom Kha Gai with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, and a lime wedge. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.

Conclusion:

Tom Kha Gai is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its unique blend of sour, spicy, and creamy flavors, Tom Kha Gai is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a new soup to try, give Tom Kha Gai a try. You won't be disappointed!

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