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Chicken and Galangal Coconut Soup

What we're cooking today:
Chicken and Galangal Coconut Soup

Authentic Thai recipe for Chicken and Galangal Coconut Soup

ต้มข่าไก่ (Tom Kha Gai)

Tom Kha Gai has a distinctly Thai taste from the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, but it is not at all spicy (hot) like our other popular soups. This video recipe shows you everything you'll need to know, then you can print the recipe to take to the kitchen and make some up right away.

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First published on May 26, 2014
Recipe by W. Tipsuwan

Basic Directions:

Basic Directions:

  1. Heat coconut milk in a small pot. Add the chicken, stir in well, and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of water, and bring the soup back up to a boil.
  3. Add galangal, lemongrass, onion, sugar, and salt. Stir in well and bring back to a boil.
  4. Add mushrooms, then bring back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves, culantro, and lime juice. Stir well and boil for 30 seconds, then it's done.

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