Tom Kha Kai (Chicken Coconut Soup) 2 Recipe

Name: Tom Kha Kai (Chicken Coconut Soup) 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups coconut milk (can use light variety, just not coconut cream); 6 slices galangal (can substitute fresh ginger root); 2 stalks lemongrass; 5 kaffir lime leaves; 8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon red chili paste; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, torn; 3 -5 Thai chiles, crushed (can substitute jalepeno or other hot pepper)

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth
2 cups coconut milk (can use light variety, just not coconut cream)
6 slices galangal (can substitute fresh ginger root)
2 stalks lemongrass
5 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces chicken breasts, sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili paste
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, torn
3 -5 Thai chiles, crushed (can substitute jalepeno or other hot pepper)

1
Cut lower portion of lemon grass into 1 inch lengths and crush.
2
Tear kaffir lime leaves in half.
3
Combine half the coconut milk with the broth, galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves in a large saucepan and heat to boiling.
4
Add the chicken, fish sauce and sugar.
5
Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, then add remaining coconut milk.
6
Heat just to boiling, add chili paste and lime juice, stir until blended.
7
Garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed chili peppers.
8
NOTE: The galangal and lemon grass are for flavoring, not to eat! When I can't get fresh kaffir lime leaves at my local Asian market, I substitute kaffir lime powder. Fresh leaves, lemon grass and galangal can all be successfully frozen.

460

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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: 2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups coconut milk (can use light variety, just not coconut cream), 6 slices galangal (can substitute fresh ginger root), 2 stalks lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Tom Kha Kai (Chicken Coconut Soup) 2 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 Kai (Chicken Coconut Soup) 2

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