Tom Kha Gai
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4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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One of Thailand's most popular soups, this curry and coconut-infused chicken soup will satisfy both tummy and soul!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste can also be found in Asian markets
- 3 cups chicken broth quality
- 3 cups coconut milk unsweetened
- 1 lemongrass stalk trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, large
- 6 galangal thin slices, or ginger
- 2 Thai chilies seeded cut in thin slices (use less if you prefer it less spicy)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce Asian
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into thin strips
- 1 cup white button mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup basil preferably Thai basil if you have it, thinly sliced, fresh leaves
- cilantro leaves or basil leaves, for garnishing
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the curry paste, stirring until fragrant. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce and bring it to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken strips and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the 1/4 cup basil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add salt to taste if needed. Remove the lemongrass and ginger and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves or cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Potassium
857mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
29.3mg
(33%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 29.3mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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