Description
Delicious Tom Kha Gai is a warm and inviting Thai coconut chicken soup that envelops you in comfort with every spoonful. This creamy dish is brimming with bold flavors from fresh herbs like lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, combined with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a hint of spice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, Tom Kha Gai is not just a meal but an experience that transports you straight to Thailand. With its rich coconut base and aromatic profile, this soup is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Unsalted Chicken Stock
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 slices Ginger or Galangal
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Sweet Red and Orange Peppers
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh Enoki or Oyster Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare other ingredients (slice ginger, smash lemongrass).
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown chicken for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add ginger, lemongrass, onion, sweet peppers, and dried chiles; stir to combine.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Add cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, coconut sugar, salt, lime juice, and fish sauce; cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice garnished with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or additional vegetables. Adjust the number of dried chiles based on your spice preference. Marinating the chicken in lime juice enhances the flavor profile.