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Gai Tom Ka Sai Chicken Coconut Cream

A more decadent cousin of Tom Kha — chicken pieces simmered in pure coconut cream with galangal until the fat separates into golden pools.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thigh pieces bone-in
  • 400 ml coconut cream
  • 100 ml chicken stock
  • 6 slices galangal
  • 3 stalks lemongrass bruised
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 bird's eye chilies
  • Coriander to serve

Instructions

  • Simmer coconut cream alone 5 minutes until it starts to crack (oil separates).
  • Add galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. Infuse 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add stock and chilies. Continue simmering until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Season with fish sauce.
  • Finish with lime juice off heat.
  • Serve with coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 520kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Fiber: 0.5g
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