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Authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai Soup

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillBoiledlocal_fire_departmentMedium
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skilletInstruction

18 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:16

Slice 1 lemongrass stalk into 5-6 thin coin slices.

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Be careful with your fingers while slicing hard stalks.

Ingredients:lemongrass stalks
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:01:36

Slice fresh galangal into 5-6 thin slices.

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Galangal is very hard, hold it firmly to avoid knife slipping.

Ingredients:galangal
Tools:chef's knife
03
Preparation
00:02:07

Wash mushrooms and cut off the roots.

Ingredients:Mushroom
Tools:chef's knife
04
Preparation
00:02:17

Cut 3 kaffir lime leaves in half.

Ingredients:Kaffir Lime Leaves
Tools:chef's knife
05
Preparation
00:02:34

Chop cilantro, separating stems for the broth and leaves for garnish.

Ingredients:cilantro
Tools:chef's knife
06
Preparation
00:02:56

Slice green onions thinly, discarding root ends.

Ingredients:green onion
Tools:chef's knife
07
Preparation
00:03:22

Remove stems and crush 4 fresh chilies.

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Wash hands immediately after handling fresh chilies to avoid burning eyes.

Ingredients:fresh hot chilis
Tools:chef's knife
08
Active Cooking
00:03:51

Pour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth into a pot and bring to a boil.

local_fire_departmentMedium high heat
Ingredients:chicken broth (1.5 cup)
Tools:saucepan
09
Active Cooking
00:03:58

Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro stems to the boiling broth, and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until aromatic.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, 5 to 6 minutes
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Be careful of hot steam when adding herbs to boiling liquid.

Ingredients:lemongrass stalks (2 piece)galangal (4 slice)Kaffir Lime Leaves (3 piece)cilantro (0.25 cup)
10
Active Cooking
00:04:27

Add 6 oz sliced chicken breast to the pot.

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Drop chicken gently into hot broth to avoid splashing hot liquid.

Ingredients:sliced chicken breast (6 piece)
11
Active Cooking
00:04:47

Add 1/3 cup fish sauce and 3 1/2 tbsp sugar into the soup and stir well.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
Ingredients:fish sauce (0.33 cup)sugar (3.5 tbsp)
Tools:ladle
12
Active Cooking
00:05:06

Boil the soup for 5 to 6 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, 5 to 6 minutes
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Maintain medium heat to prevent soup from boiling over.

13
Active Cooking
00:05:12

Add 1 1/2 cup coconut milk to the pot.

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Do not boil too vigorously after adding coconut milk otherwise it may curdle.

Ingredients:Coconut milk (1.5 cup)
14
Active Cooking
00:05:27

Add 1/2 cup mushrooms into the soup.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
Ingredients:Mushroom (0.5 cup)
15
Preparation
00:05:40

In the serving hot pot, add 1/3 cup lemon or lime juice, 1 1/2 tbsp chili oil, fresh chilies, sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup cilantro.

Ingredients:lemon juice (0.33 cup)chili oil (1.5 tbsp)fresh hot chilis (4 piece)green onion (1 piece)cilantro (0.25 cup)
16
Active Cooking
00:06:25

Boil the soup for another 5 to 6 minutes until fully ready.

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17
Active Cooking
00:06:33

Ladle the hot soup into the serving pot over the lime juice mixture and stir well.

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Handle hot soup ladle carefully to avoid burns.

Tools:ladle
18
Active Cooking
00:06:58

Garnish the top with fresh chilies, cilantro leaves, and green onions.

groceryAll Ingredients

sliced chicken breast6 piece
lemongrass stalks2 piece
galangal4 slice
Kaffir Lime Leaves3 piece
Coconut milk1.5 cup
Mushroom1 cup
fish sauce0.33 cup
lemon juice0.33 cup
sugar3.5 tbsp
chili oil1.5 tbsp
fresh hot chilis4 piece
green onion1 piece
cilantro0.5 cup
chicken broth1.5 cup

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardsaucepanladle