TOM YUM GAI (THAI HOT & SOUR CHICKEN SOUP)

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This is our version of the hot and sour soup, modified to taste as much as possible like the wonderful version we would get at our favorite Thai restaurant, Bahn Na, in Ypsilanti, MI. I've included the modifications (*) that make it vegetarian-friendly. A note about the fish sauce: this can be purchased from any Asian grocery, and I would recommend just about any that come in a glass bottle - they generally taste better.

Provided by meganmcartwright

Categories     Thai

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 medium onion, diced
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
2 small tomatoes, cut into eighths
1/2 lb skinless chicken breasts, diced (*) or 8 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed and drained, cubed (*)
10 canned straw mushrooms
5 button mushrooms, quartered
4 cups chicken stock (*) or 4 cups mushroom stock (*)
2 stalks lemongrass, cut the stalks diagonally 2-inch long, scored lightly
6 kaffir lime leaves, fresh, scored lightly
6 slices fresh ginger (approximately 1-inch in diameter, 1/8-inch thick)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons chili paste (Nam Prik Pao, Thai chili paste with soya oil)
2 serrano chilies, thickly sliced (optional)
1 cup fresh cilantro, washed and roughly diced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice (to taste)
2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized soup pot, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken and/or tofu, onion (not the green onions), half each of the ginger and lemongrass until the chicken is only a little bit pink and the onion translucent.
  • Add the stock, fish sauce, remaining ginger and lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and (optional) serrano chilies. Simmer 10 - 15 minute covered on medium-low heat.
  • Add the sugar, Nam Prik Pao, and sliced tomatoes. Simmer an additional 2 minute.
  • Turn heat fully to low and add the lime juice to taste. Add half of the diced cilantro and the green onions, then let simmer on low for another few minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve with additional lime juice.

CALVIN KLEINBOOI
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This soup is delicious! I love the spicy and sour broth, and the chicken is so tender. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.


Naethan Childres
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect way to do it. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this soup a


Yvette A. Mercado
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The broth is very flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely


Cedrick Alingo
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This is the best tom yum gai recipe I've tried! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again and a


Glenda Grindele
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the spicy and sour broth, and the chicken is so tender. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.


Dawson studios
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mushrooms and straw mushrooms, they add a nice umami flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Curtis Phemelo
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The broth is very flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely


Nontobeko Khumalo
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This is the best tom yum gai I've ever had! The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really give the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Adraman Isaaca
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This soup is delicious! I love the spicy and sour broth, and the chicken is so tender. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again and again.


parbin Bc
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mushrooms and straw mushrooms, they add a nice texture to the soup. I will defini


Peoples KJ
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect way to do it. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this soup


Blackyking Pius
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This soup is amazing! I love the spicy and sour broth, and the chicken is so tender. I also love the addition of the vegetables, they add a nice crunch and freshness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kamala Goolgar
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The broth was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the lemongrass and galangal, they really gave the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be m


Jenny Thomas
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This tom yum gai recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mushrooms and straw mushrooms, they add a nice umami flavor. I also l