Description
Delicious Tom Kha Gai: Your Cozy Thai Comfort Soup is an inviting blend of creamy coconut milk and tender chicken, perfect for warming up chilly evenings. This comforting Thai classic boasts rich flavors from fresh herbs and spices, making it a delightful addition to any meal—whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it’s an easy way to bring the vibrant tastes of Thailand into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Unsalted Chicken Stock
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 slices Ginger or Galangal
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 3 leaves Makrut Lime Leaves
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 2 pieces Dried Thai Chiles
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Sweet Bell Peppers (red/orange)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh Mushrooms (like Enoki or Oyster)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics by chopping the onion, slicing ginger or galangal, and smashing lemongrass.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken stock, ginger or galangal, lemongrass, salt, coconut sugar, and chicken thighs. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and dried Thai chiles. Simmer for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in coconut milk and gently simmer while stirring to blend flavors.
- Add lime juice and adjust seasonings as needed before removing from heat.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg