Delicious Tom Kha Gai: Your Cozy Thai Comfort Soup
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Delicious Tom Kha Gai: Your Cozy Thai Comfort Soup. This creamy coconut chicken soup is a delightful blend of fresh herbs, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, all simmered together to create a warming dish perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that fills both heart and spirit. With its aromatic flavors and customizable heat levels, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Unsalted Chicken Stock
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 slices Ginger
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 3 leaves Makrut Lime Leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 cup Sweet Bell Peppers
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh Mushrooms (Enoki or Oyster)
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing the chicken.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté ginger, lemongrass, onion, and dried Thai chiles until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add coconut milk and chicken stock; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until no longer pink (7–10 minutes).
- Incorporate sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, coconut sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, and makrut lime leaves; simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg