Gai Tom Ka (Chicken, Coconut And Galangal Soup)

Name: Gai Tom Ka (Chicken, Coconut And Galangal Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth/stock; 2 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves, Cut To The Vein With Scissors; 1 stalk Lemon Grass, Cut Into 2 Inch Pieces; 1 piece Galangal, 1 Inch Piece Cut Into Strips; 4 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 whole Chicken Thigh, Cooked And Deboned; 5 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk; 1/4 cans (15 Oz. Can) Baby Corn, Cut In Half; 4 whole Shiitake Mushrooms, Fresh Or Dried, Cut In Half; 2 stalks Green Onions Or Scallions, Chopped; 2 whole Thai Chilies, Dried Or Fresh, Crushed; 6 pieces Cilantro, Stems And Leaves, Chopped

Servings: persons

16 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth/stock
2 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves, Cut To The Vein With Scissors
1 stalk Lemon Grass, Cut Into 2 Inch Pieces
1 piece Galangal, 1 Inch Piece Cut Into Strips
4 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 whole Chicken Thigh, Cooked And Deboned
5 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk
1/4 cans (15 Oz. Can) Baby Corn, Cut In Half
4 whole Shiitake Mushrooms, Fresh Or Dried, Cut In Half
2 stalks Green Onions Or Scallions, Chopped
2 whole Thai Chilies, Dried Or Fresh, Crushed
6 pieces Cilantro, Stems And Leaves, Chopped

1
In a saucepan, heat the stock, add the lime leaves, lemon grass, galangal, fish sauce and lemon juice. Stirring thoroughly, bring to a boil. Add the chicken and the coconut milk. Continue to cook over a high heat until blended, then lower to medium heat. Add corn, mushrooms, onions, crushed peppers and cilantro.Pour into small bowls and and garnish with cilantro.
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Serve with a bowl of jasmine rice on the side. Thais will spoon the broth over the rice. All of these ingredients can be found at an Asian market and most grocery stores. Galangal is very similar to ginger, however, has a milder flavor. Kaffir lime leaves and galangal will be found at the Asian Market, however, if you don't have one in your area, you can order from a online grocer. I keep a lot of these ingredients in the freezer (limes leaves, galangal, lemon grass, even ginger). When I make this, I always double the recipe, therefore adding a full can of coconut milk. Sometimes I will add enoki, crimini or morel mushrooms, in addition to the dried shiitakes. Enjoy!

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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: 16 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth/stock, 2 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves, Cut To The Vein With Scissors, 1 stalk Lemon Grass, Cut Into 2 Inch Pieces, 1 piece Galangal, 1 Inch Piece Cut Into Strips, and more.

Yes, Gai Tom Ka (Chicken, Coconut And Galangal Soup) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!