2LimesI prefer to squeeze half a lime into each individual bowl before serving.
Chopped Cilantro and Sliced Green OnionsFor Garnish
Chili OilFor spice and color. Can be added to each individual bowl before serving.
Instructions
Add water (or broth), lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and Thai pepper(if using) to a large soup pot. Bring to boil then simmer for 10 minutes to allow aromatics to season the water.
With the water still simmering add chicken and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
Once chicken is cooked, lower heat and add mushrooms, fish sauce, and coconut milk. Stir slowly, taste and see if additional fish sauce is needed. Keep in mind you won't have the sour component yet.
When serving, squeeze half a lime into each bowl. Add chili oil if desired and ladle Tom Kha into each bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve as is or with a side of Jasmine Rice.
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Notes
Tom Kha Gai can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days, then reheat on the stove or microwave. For the non-coconut milk version, click Here.Vegetarian Tom Kha
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.