Tom Kha Turkey (Tom Kha Gai Nguang) – The Pedernal Project

Tom Kha Turkey (Tom Kha Gai Nguang) – The Pedernal Project

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This recipe-typically made with chicken-is substantially enlivened with the richer flavor of turkey. The thighs in particular add body to this soup that already has a broad spectrum of vibrant and...

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  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
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  • Measuring spoon
  • Can opener
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 quart turkey stock
  • 1 turkey thigh, deboned and cut into 1” cubes, thigh bone reserved
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, pale yellow part only, thinly sliced
  • 2” piece galangal or ginger, thinly sliced
  • 6 makrut lime leaves or other lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • Crushed Thai chiles, chile de arbol or turkey peppers to taste
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms, wild or cultivated, fresh or dried
  • Juice of 2 large limes, or to taste
  • Jasmine rice, for serving
  • Cilantro, for garnishing

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