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Tom Kha Gai Coconut Galangal Chicken Soup

Thailand's most beloved coconut soup — tender chicken in a silky galangal-lemongrass broth with mushrooms and a back-note of heat.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 400 ml chicken bone broth
  • 500 g chicken thighs sliced
  • 200 g oyster or straw mushrooms
  • 6 slices fresh galangal
  • 3 stalks lemongrass bruised
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 5 bird's eye chilies lightly crushed
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • Coriander to serve

Instructions

  • Combine coconut milk, broth, galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime in a pot.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Do not boil vigorously.
  • Add chicken and mushrooms. Simmer 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  • Add chilies. Simmer 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Season with fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Taste — it should be creamy, sour, salty, and aromatic.
  • Serve with coriander. The galangal and lemongrass are not eaten.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 510kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 1g
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