Tom Ka Gai Recipe

Name: Tom Ka Gai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbs oil; 1 stalk of lemon grass cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 inch piece of dried galanga; 4 tbs of green onion (white and light green part only) diced; 1 tsp red curry paste; 1 tsp black pepper; 3/4 thai pepper or 1/2-1 jalepeno; 4 large cloves of garlic pressed; 6 kaffir lime leaves; 1 cup of water; 2 cups of chicken broth; 3/4 lb of chicken breast cut in to 1/2 inch pieces; 3 tbs corn starch; 2 handfuls of mushrooms sliced; 1 can light coconut milk; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 fish sauce; cilantro as garnish

Servings: persons

2 tbs oil
1 stalk of lemon grass cut into 2 inch pieces
1 inch piece of dried galanga
4 tbs of green onion (white and light green part only) diced
1 tsp red curry paste
1 tsp black pepper
3/4 thai pepper or 1/2-1 jalepeno
4 large cloves of garlic pressed
6 kaffir lime leaves
1 cup of water
2 cups of chicken broth
3/4 lb of chicken breast cut in to 1/2 inch pieces
3 tbs corn starch
2 handfuls of mushrooms sliced
1 can light coconut milk
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 fish sauce
cilantro as garnish

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1. Heat oil over medium heat
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2. Sautee lemongrass, galanga, green onion, red curry paste, black pepper, hot pepper, garlic and lime leaves for about 2 minutes
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3. Add water and chicken brother and bring to a boil
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4. In the meantime coat chicken pieces with corn starch
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5. When broth boils, add chicken and simmer for 2 minutes
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6. Add mushrooms and simmer for another two minutes
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7. Add coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice and simmer for another 5 minutes
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8. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

1390

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbs oil, 1 stalk of lemon grass cut into 2 inch pieces, 1 inch piece of dried galanga, 4 tbs of green onion (white and light green part only) diced, and more.

Yes, Tom Ka Gai falls under the Seafood 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!

Tom Ka Gai

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