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Tom Kha Kai

Tom kha kai (or tom kha gai) is a Thai soup with the distinct, very Thai flavor of galangal, a rhizome somewhat similar to ginger. Kha means "galangal" in Thai. This version of the soup is made with chicken (kai or gai).

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Ingredients

ServingsServes 5Original: Serves 5
  • coconut milk, 600 ml2 1/2 cup
  • chicken stock, 775 ml3 1/4 cup
  • lemongrass, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces or split lengthwise4 stalk
  • galangal, 2 x 1-inch (5 x 2.5 cm) block; thinly sliced1 piece
  • Thai bird chilies, mini; finely chopped3–4
  • chicken, cubed400 g
  • onion, medium; quartered1
  • tomato, quartered and peeled1
  • mushrooms, 150 g; sliced1 cup
  • sugar1 1/2 tsp
  • pepper1/4 tsp
  • lime juice3 tbsp
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • cilantro4 tbsp

Method 7 steps

  1. Bring stock and coconut milk to a boil.

  2. Add lemongrass, galangal, chilies, sugar, and pepper.

  3. Add onion, tomato, chicken bits, and mushrooms.

  4. Keep at a rolling boil for 4 minutes.

  5. Remove the pot from the heat.

  6. Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.

  7. Garnish with cilantro and chilies.

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