Authentic Tom Kha Gai Soup

Name: Authentic Tom Kha Gai Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 -2 shallots, diced; ¼ cup ginger, sliced into ⅛ inch thick disks, skins ok ( 2 inch piece); ¼ cup galangal root, sliced into ⅛ thick disks, skins ok ( 2 inch piece); 3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass- or use lemongrass paste; 8 kaffir lime leaves; 2 cups chicken broth or veggie broth; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken- whole breasts or thighs (or sub 1 pound crispy Tofu); 8 ounces mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, cremini, or straw mushrooms) or sub other veggies like bell pepper, snow peas, etc; 2-4 fresh Thai Chilies, or add chili paste to taste at the end; 3 tablespoons fish sauce (or sub vegan fish sauce); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 x 14-ounce cans of coconut milk (full fat); 3 tablespoons lime juice ( 1-2 small limes) to taste; 2 teaspoons palm, coconut or brown sugar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Learn how to make authentic Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) with this simple delicious recipe. Can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stove top. Gluten-free and vegan adaptable! Updated 3/20 ( see notes)

Updated at: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:45:08 GMT