Thailand • Soup

Tom Kha Gai

Make tom kha gai at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Thailand's cuisine.

Savory
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
Tom Kha Gai
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Scott Teresi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Put stock, half the coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves in a pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Add chicken and simmer gently for 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add mushrooms, chillies and remaining coconut milk; simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Turn off the heat and stir in fish sauce, lime juice and sugar.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Remove the tough aromatics before serving and garnish with coriander.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested