Chicken And Galangal Soup (Tom Ka Gai) Recipe

Name: Chicken And Galangal Soup (Tom Ka Gai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock; 3/4 oz fresh galangal, thickly sliced; 2 sticks fresh lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 None fresh kaffir lime leaves; 2 tsp coarsely chopped cilantro root and stem mixture; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 1 can (8 oz) straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 2 None fresh small red Thai chili peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, shredded; 1 stick fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
3/4 oz fresh galangal, thickly sliced
2 sticks fresh lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 None fresh kaffir lime leaves
2 tsp coarsely chopped cilantro root and stem mixture
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1 can (8 oz) straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 None fresh small red Thai chili peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, shredded
1 stick fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced

1
Combine stock, galangal, lemongrass pieces, whole lime leaves and cilantro mixture in large saucepan on high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 5 mins. Remove from heat; let stand 10 mins. Strain stock through muslin into large heatproof bowl; discard solids.
2
Return stock to same cleaned pan. Add chicken and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, about 5 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar; cook, stirring, until just heated through (do not allow to boil).
3
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro leaves, chili pepper, shredded lime leaves and lemongrass slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock, 3/4 oz fresh galangal, thickly sliced, 2 sticks fresh lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces, 4 None fresh kaffir lime leaves, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Galangal Soup (Tom Ka Gai) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Galangal Soup (Tom Ka Gai)

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