Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Name: Tom Kha Gai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock; 1 1/4 inch piece fresh galangal, thinly sliced; 6 (2 inch) stalks lemongrass, 1 thinly sliced; 4 None kaffir lime leaves, 2 finely shredded; 2 tsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro roots and stems; 1 1/4 lb chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced; 1 (7 oz) can button mushrooms, drained, rinsed; 1 2/3 cups coconut milk; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp grated palm sugar; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 None fresh small red bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 inch piece fresh galangal, thinly sliced
6 (2 inch) stalks lemongrass, 1 thinly sliced
4 None kaffir lime leaves, 2 finely shredded
2 tsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro roots and stems
1 1/4 lb chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced
1 (7 oz) can button mushrooms, drained, rinsed
1 2/3 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp grated palm sugar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 None fresh small red bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced

1
Bring stock, galangal, lemongrass pieces, whole lime leaves and cilantro root and stem mixture to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 mins. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 mins. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve or colander into a clean saucepan. Discard solids.
2
Add chicken and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins, or until chicken is cooked through.
3
Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Cook, stirring, until heated through (do not let boil). Remove from heat and stir in cilantro leaves, chilies, shredded lime leaf and sliced lemongrass.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken stock, 1 1/4 inch piece fresh galangal, thinly sliced, 6 (2 inch) stalks lemongrass, 1 thinly sliced, 4 None kaffir lime leaves, 2 finely shredded, and more.

Yes, Tom Kha 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.

Tom Kha Gai

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