Rudy'S Thai Chicken Coconut Soup -- Tom Ka Gai Recipe

Name: Rudy'S Thai Chicken Coconut Soup -- Tom Ka Gai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) carton thai stock; 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk, well stirred; 1 piece fresh ginger, thumb-sized, peeled and sliced (optional); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced; 10 -12 ounces fresh mushrooms (shiitake and baby bellas work well); 1 lime, juice of; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste (Vietnamese chili garlic sauce also works well); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 4 -5 fresh green onions, finely chopped; 3 sprigs fresh Thai basil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (32 ounce) carton thai stock
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk, well stirred
1 piece fresh ginger, thumb-sized, peeled and sliced (optional)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced
10 -12 ounces fresh mushrooms (shiitake and baby bellas work well)
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste (Vietnamese chili garlic sauce also works well)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 -5 fresh green onions, finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh Thai basil (optional)

1
In a soup pot, combine stock, 1/2 can of coconut milk, fresh ginger if using, and the white parts of the chopped green onions. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and mushrooms, and let the chicken gently poach until it's fully cooked, about 10 minutes (or longer, depending on how thin the slices are cut). When chicken is firm and opaque, add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and chili paste.
2
Taste and adjust seasonings - you should have a harmonious balance of flavors. If you have too much heat, or want to add richness to the broth, add more of the coconut milk, to taste.
3
Garnish each serving with the chopped green onion, cilantro leaves, and Thai basil leaves (if using).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (32 ounce) carton thai stock, 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk, well stirred, 1 piece fresh ginger, thumb-sized, peeled and sliced (optional), 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, very thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Rudy'S Thai Chicken Coconut 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.

Rudy'S Thai Chicken Coconut Soup -- Tom Ka Gai

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