Tom Kha Gai (Chicken Coconut Soup)
Category: Dinner
Prep time : 10 minutes
Cook time : 50 minutes
Total time : 1 hour
Makes: 6 Servings
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1 1” piece ginger, peeled
10 kaffir lime leaves or 1 Tbsp. lime zest and 1/4 cup lime juice
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1” pieces
8 oz. shiitake, oyster, or maitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps cut into bite-size pieces
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. sugar
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed
Chili oil, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)
Using the back of a knife, lightly smash lemongrass and ginger; cut lemongrass into 4” pieces. Bring lemongrass, ginger, lime leaves, and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are melded, 8–10 minutes. Strain broth into clean saucepan; discard solids.
Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat, add mushrooms, and simmer, skimming occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are soft, 20–25 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.
Divide soup among bowls. Serve with chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat, add mushrooms, and simmer, skimming occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are soft, 20–25 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.
Divide soup among bowls. Serve with chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Next time: Use 2 cans coconut milk and reduce amount of chicken broth accordingly.
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Submitted by Jessica on 2019-01-06