Jul 14 2026

Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the mushrooms and set aside. Bruise the lemongrass stalks by gently hitting them with the back of a knife, and slice the galangal.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Simmer the Broth

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

  2. 4

    Add Chicken and Mushrooms

    Once the broth is simmering, add the sliced chicken and mushrooms. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 5

    Season the Soup

    Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

  4. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

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