Easy Thai Chicken Rice Soup (Khao Tom Gai)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    196 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Easy Thai Chicken Rice Soup (Khao Tom Gai)

Khao Tom Gai, or Thai Chicken Rice Soup, is a simple and comforting dish made with jasmine rice, chicken meatballs, and a light, savory broth. Perfect for breakfast or any meal!

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Ingredients

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For the chicken meatballs

  • 1/2 lb (225 g) chicken minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp cilantro stem chopped
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper

For the soup

  • 6 cups (1.4 liter) chicken stock unsalted
  • 1 tbsp preserved radish optional
  • 2 cups jasmine rice day old
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce light
  • dash white pepper

Garnishes

  • ginger thinly sliced sticks
  • spring onion chopped
  • cilantro chopped
  • garlic fried
  • garlic oil optional
  • lime juice optional, fresh

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, garlic, ginger paste, cilantro stem, fish sauce, and white pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a plastic bag, snip off a 3/4-inch corner, and set aside. This method makes it easy to shape the meatballs.
  2. In a soup pot, bring chicken stock to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add the preserved radish (if using), cilantro roots and stir to combine. Using the prepared plastic bag, squeeze the chicken mixture into 3/4-inch meatballs, trimming them with a dinner knife as you go. Let the meatballs cook until they float to the top, indicating they’re fully cooked.
  3. Season the broth with light soy sauce and fish sauce to flavor the soup. Add the jasmine rice and give everything a good stir. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the rice and broth are well heated and infused with flavor. Remove the soup from the heat
  4. Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Top with sliced ginger sticks, spring onions, cilantro, a drizzle of garlic oil, and crispy fried garlic for extra aroma and crunch. For a bright, tangy twist, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use minced pork or shrimp instead of chicken for variety.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 1186mg (49%) Potassium 373mg (8%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 1186mg 49%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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