Tom Kha Gai
One of Thailand's most popular soups, this curry and coconut-infused chicken soup will satisfy both tummy and soul!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste can also be found in Asian markets
- 3 cups quality chicken broth
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 large lemongrass stalk trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 thin slices fresh galangal or ginger
- 2 Thai chilies seeded cut in thin slices (use less if you prefer it less spicy)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into thin strips
- 1 cup white button mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves preferably Thai basil if you have it, thinly sliced
- Cilantro or basil leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the curry paste, stirring until fragrant. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce and bring it to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken strips and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the 1/4 cup basil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add salt to taste if needed. Remove the lemongrass and ginger and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves or cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 615mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 29.3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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