Tom Kha Gai (ต้มข่าไก่)

Tom Kha Gai (ต้มข่าไก่)

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Tom Kha Gai (ต้มข่าไก่) is a traditional Thai coconut chicken soup made with chicken, coconut milk, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and chilies. This fragrant and creamy...

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Ingredients

  • chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced: 400g
  • coconut milk: 1 can (400ml)
  • chicken broth (or water): 4 cups
  • galangal (or ginger as a substitute): 4 slices
  • kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces: 4
  • lemongrass stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces and smashed: 3
  • Thai bird’s eye chilies, smashed (adjust to your heat preference): 3
  • onion, sliced: 1 medium
  • mushrooms, sliced (optional but adds flavor): 4 medium
  • fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
  • sugar: 1 tablespoon
  • lime juice (fresh): 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

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