Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken (Gai Dom Kha) Recipe

Name: Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken (Gai Dom Kha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemon grass; 3 tablespoons sliced Siamese ginger; 4 cloves garlic, cut up; 3 peppercorns; 7 coriander roots, cut up; 23 shallots; 4 cups medium-thick coconut milk (see recipe); 1 pound sliced white meat chicken; 5 red chilies, seeded and finely minced (prik khee nu); 4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 4 tablespoons lime juice; 5 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded; 3 sprigs coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

2 stalks lemon grass
3 tablespoons sliced Siamese ginger
4 cloves garlic, cut up
3 peppercorns
7 coriander roots, cut up
23 shallots
4 cups medium-thick coconut milk (see recipe)
1 pound sliced white meat chicken
5 red chilies, seeded and finely minced (prik khee nu)
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
4 tablespoons lime juice
5 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
3 sprigs coriander, chopped

1
Wash and trim root ends of lemon grass.
2
Peel off tough layers and slice bottom 6 inches thinly.
3
Discard rest of the lemon grass.
4
Chop one tablespoon.
5
With a food processor running add chopped lemon grass, 1 tablespoon sliced ginger, the garlic, peppercorns and coriander roots and shallots and process to rough paste.
6
Bring 1 cup of the coconut milk to a boil and add lemon grass mixture.
7
Keep stirring, reduce heat and add chicken, the remaining coconut milk and the remaining ginger and lemon grass.
8
Return mixture to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 3 minutes longer.
10
Add chilies, fish sauce and lime juice to soup.
11
Decorate with lime leaves and coriander sprigs and serve.

430

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks lemon grass, 3 tablespoons sliced Siamese ginger, 4 cloves garlic, cut up, 3 peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken (Gai Dom Kha) 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.

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Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken (Gai Dom Kha)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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