Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai) Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 liter chicken stock; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised; 5 slices ginger or 5 slices galangal, thick; 3 hot green chili peppers, halved and seeds removed; 1 bunch coriander, stems and roots finely chopped,leaves reserved; 350 g chicken breasts, cut into thin broad slices; 400 ml thick coconut milk; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; coriander leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 liter chicken stock
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised
5 slices ginger or 5 slices galangal, thick
3 hot green chili peppers, halved and seeds removed
1 bunch coriander, stems and roots finely chopped,leaves reserved
350 g chicken breasts, cut into thin broad slices
400 ml thick coconut milk
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
coriander leaves (to garnish)

1
Pour the chicken stock into a wok over a high heat.
2
Add the Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, coriander stems and roots.
3
Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes pressing the solids with a wooden spoon to release the flavour until reduced by half.
4
Add coconut milk and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
5
Add the chicken and stir for 30 seconds until chicken is just cooked.
6
Stir through the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
7
Serve immediately sprinkled with coriander leaves.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 liter chicken stock, 4 kaffir lime leaves, 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised, 5 slices ginger or 5 slices galangal, thick, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai) 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.

Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai)

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