Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

Name: Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed; 2 tablespoons grated (or finely-chopped) fresh ginger; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice or 10 kaffir lime leaves*; 6cups good-qualitychickenstock; 4 green onions, thinly-sliced with the white and green parts separated; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 8 ounces white, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms (or you could use a combination of your favorites),sliced; 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1–3teaspoons coconutsugar, to taste (or use anotherfavoritesweetener); toppings: fresh cilantro, thinly-sliced Thai red chiles**, fresh lime wedges, etc.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

35m

This Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring lemongrass, ginger, lime, chicken, mushrooms, and coconut milk in a rich and creamy broth. Topped with fresh cilantro, Thai red chiles, and lime wedges, it's a comforting and satisfying soup with a perfect balance of flavors.

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2stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed

2 tablespoons grated (or finely-chopped) fresh ginger

1/4 cup fresh lime juice or 10 kaffir lime leaves*

6cups good-qualitychickenstock

4 green onions, thinly-sliced with the white and green parts separated

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

8 ounces white, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms (or you could use a combination of your favorites),sliced

2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1–3teaspoons coconutsugar, to taste (or use anotherfavoritesweetener)

toppings: fresh cilantro, thinly-sliced Thai red chiles**, fresh lime wedges, etc.

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

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Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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