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.

Lauren Leigh De Leeuw
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I would definitely recommend this Tom Kha Gai recipe. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Lara McDonald
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Thai food. The Tom Kha Gai is creamy, flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Yassin Tizgui
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I've tried many Tom Kha Gai recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender.


Marie Alvarez
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This was my first time making Tom Kha Gai and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Daniel Agbontaen
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I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but this Tom Kha Gai was actually pretty good. The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Frank Perry
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Justin Larson
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The soup was a little bland for my taste, but it was still good. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


TAIYAB TAIYAB
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Randy alan Mitchell
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I love this Tom Kha Gai recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The soup is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is always tender.


Assignment
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This Tom Kha Gai was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Juan Perez
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I've made this Tom Kha Gai recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and the chicken is always tender.


Mike Frey
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This recipe is a keeper! The Tom Kha Gai was delicious and so easy to make. I used store-bought chicken broth and it still turned out great.


Sk Life
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I made this Tom Kha Gai last night for dinner and it was a hit with my family. The soup was so flavorful and comforting, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the creamy coconut milk broth.


Keshari Shrestha
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This Tom Kha Gai recipe was quick and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making this again!


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