Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Name: Tom Kha Gai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh; 3 stalks lemongrass; 1 thumb chunk galangal; 6 cups coconut milk; 1 big white onion (or 2 small white onions); 6 kaffir lime leaves; 8 ounces oyster mushrooms (I used 2 big handfuls); 5 -10 Thai red chili peppers; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 4 tablespoons lime juice; 1 small bunch cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh
3 stalks lemongrass
1 thumb chunk galangal
6 cups coconut milk
1 big white onion (or 2 small white onions)
6 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces oyster mushrooms (I used 2 big handfuls)
5 -10 Thai red chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 small bunch cilantro

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Once you have all the ingredients ready, you basically boil them all in coconut milk for about 10 minutes, turn off the heat, add in the cilantro and lime juice, and scoop it into a bowl to consume (ok there are a few other steps to make this, but that's why I made this tom kha gai recipe video).
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Tom kha gai () is not meant to be an overly spicy Thai dish, like some can be. Instead, it's a Thai dish that focuses on the flavor of the coconut milk and the fresh ingredients. That being said, the recipe does include some Thai bird chilies, and I would recommend adding anywhere from 5 - 10 depending on how spicy you'd like it. However, that being said, it's supposed to be a mild dish. This recipe is simple to make, it doesn't take too many ingredients, and the flavors are well rounded and tasty. Make tom kha gai for your friends and family and they are sure to love it. Try this recipe out, let me know what you think in the comments below, and thank you for watching.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thigh, 3 stalks lemongrass, 1 thumb chunk galangal, 6 cups coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Tom Kha 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.

Tom Kha Gai

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