Thai Chicken Soup With Coconut (Tom Ka ) Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Soup With Coconut (Tom Ka )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 fluid ounces chicken stock; 4 -5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded; 2 inches lemongrass, bruised to release flavor; 1 inch galangal, sliced thinly (Thai Ginger); 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 4 ounces chicken breasts, cut into smallish bite sized pieces; 5 fluid ounces coconut milk; Thai red chili pepper, slightly crushed (to taste, Very Hot!); coriander leaves (to garnish, cilantro)

Servings: persons

16 fluid ounces chicken stock
4 -5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
2 inches lemongrass, bruised to release flavor
1 inch galangal, sliced thinly (Thai Ginger)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 ounces chicken breasts, cut into smallish bite sized pieces
5 fluid ounces coconut milk
Thai red chili pepper, slightly crushed (to taste, Very Hot!)
coriander leaves (to garnish, cilantro)

1
Heat the stock, add the lime leaves, lemon grass, galangal, fish sauce, and lime juice.
2
Stir thoroughly, bring to a boil, and add the chicken and coconut milk.
3
Bring back to the boil, lower the heat to keep it simmering and cook for about 2 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).
4
Not really intended to be eaten as a separate course, you could serve it with just a serving of steamed Thai jasmine rice, or together with a Thai meal.
5
This quantity serves 4 with other food, but is probably only enough for two if eaten separately.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 fluid ounces chicken stock, 4 -5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded, 2 inches lemongrass, bruised to release flavor, 1 inch galangal, sliced thinly (Thai Ginger), and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Soup With Coconut (Tom Ka ) 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 Soup With Coconut (Tom Ka )

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