This is a classic Thai dish that can be found at just about any Thai restaurant, typically under the name Soup Galangal (which translates to ginger) or Tom Kha Gai. This recipe brings a Thai classic right to your kitchen. While the ingredients may seem a little out there, coconut milk, ginger and fish sauce can all be found at your local grocery store, I promise.
Don’t be fooled — this recipe is fool-proof.
Adapted from Allrecipes Asia. Click here for the original recipe.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: About 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 cups (750 ml) of coconut milk
1 cup (250 ml) of chicken stock
1 chicken breast (optional)
1 cup of mushrooms (any variety will do)
1 1/2 inch piece of ginger
1 stalk of lemongrass (optional)
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of lime juice
2 tablespoons of chopped coriander
Directions:
1. Prep the ingredients: slice the chicken breast into thin slices; peel and mince the ginger; cut the lemongrass into one-inch pieces; and roughly chop the mushrooms.
Tip: Both the chicken breast and the lemongrass are optional. The chicken breast adds a little meat to the soup, but if you’re looking for something lighter feel free to omit it. The lemongrass adds a really distinct flavor, but it can be a little hard to track down — even if you can’t find it, the dish will still be good without it!
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2. In a pot, heat the coconut milk and stock, and bring to a simmer.
Tip: Be careful not to let the pot boil over!
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3. Add the chicken, mushrooms, ginger and lemongrass. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
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4. Add the fish sauce, lime juice and coriander, and simmer for two more minutes. Adjust the seasoning by adding more fish sauce, lime juice or salt as necessary.
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5. Serve and enjoy! Garnish with more coriander if you’re feeling fancy.
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