TOM KA GAI (COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)

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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

¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
4 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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

Bishal Malla Thakury
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The soup was inedible.


Shiva Pandey
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I would not recommend this recipe. The soup was bland and lacked flavor.


Samantha Fyffe
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This soup was not what I expected. I found it to be too sour and not creamy enough.


Rajosheek Rajosheek
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the soup turned out well in the end.


Mason Snider
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Kimberly Sengkeophainh
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy texture.


Aqeel Rehman
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakiganda Jazirah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which made the soup extra creamy and delicious.


JB Slick
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Cotter Mason
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I've tried many Tom Kha Gai recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the balance of flavors in this soup - it's creamy, spicy, and sour all at the same time.


Bradley Tolbert
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Tom Kha Gai is one of my favorite Thai dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I especially loved the addition of galangal and lemongrass, which gave the soup a unique and au