COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN (GAI DOM KHA)

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Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken (Gai Dom Kha) image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 6 servings, as part of Thai meal

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 stalks lemon grass
3 tablespoons sliced Siamese ginger
4 cloves garlic, cut up
3 peppercorns
7 coriander roots, cut up
23 shallots
4 cups medium-thick coconut milk (see recipe)
1 pound sliced white meat chicken
5 red chiles, seeded and finely minced (prik khee nu)
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
4 tablespoons lime juice
5 makrut lime leaves, finely shredded
3 sprigs coriander, chopped

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

hi peoples
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I really enjoyed this soup. The coconut milk added a subtle sweetness that I really liked.


kavan sanders
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually add a cup of cooked rice to the soup and it makes it even more hearty and filling.


Md Rize
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


Sharddha Karki
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Sabita Kandel
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I've tried this recipe with different types of vegetables and it's always delicious. My favorite combination is carrots, celery, and peas.


mbatya sulaiman
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the coconut milk and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Deseria Love
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy coconut broth and the tender chicken.


Aronic Ronda
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover chicken in this recipe.


Sola Ajigboye
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut milk. But I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut milk added a subtle sweetness to the soup that I really enjoyed.


David Fowler
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a success. My friends and family love it!


Babur Abub
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the coconut milk gives it a warm and comforting flavor.


Italy Owens
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili paste.


YOUNUS KURDI (YOUNUSKURDI)
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some vegetables to make it a complete meal.


Fazly Rabby
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Staxes Anirge
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The coconut milk gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.