Jul 14 2026
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Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Inspired by Bedford Thai
Time30m
Serves4

Chicken coconut soup with mushroom, tomato, scallion and cilantro

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Clean and slice the mushrooms, chop the tomatoes into wedges, and chop the scallions into small pieces. Rinse the cilantro and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Aromatics

    Smash the lemongrass stalks slightly to release their flavor. Slice the galangal into thin pieces.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Combine Soup Base Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the coconut milk and chicken broth. Add the smashed lemongrass, galangal slices, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chilis. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Chicken

    Once the soup base is simmering, add the sliced chicken breast. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 6

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the sliced mushrooms and tomato wedges. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

  4. 7

    Season the Soup

    Add fish sauce and lime juice to the soup. Adjust seasoning to your taste.

  5. 8

    Finish with Scallions and Cilantro

    Just before serving, stir in the chopped scallions and cilantro. Remove from heat and discard the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

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