Jul 13 2026
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Tom Ka Recipe

Inspired by Magic Kitchen
Time45m
Serves4

Choice of meat with mushrooms, onions, Thai herbs and coconut milk. Mild+ and up.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Aromatics

Liquids

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If using shrimp, peel and devein them.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Slice the mushrooms, chop the onion, and prepare the Thai basil leaves.

  3. 3

    Prepare Aromatics

    Bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife, slice the galangal into thin pieces, and tear the kaffir lime leaves into smaller pieces.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Aromatics

    In a large pot, add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  2. 5

    Add the Meat

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot and let them cook for about 5 minutes, then add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turns pink.

  3. 6

    Add the Vegetables

    Stir in the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 7

    Add Coconut Milk and Seasonings

    Pour in the coconut milk and add the fish sauce, sugar, chili paste, and salt to taste. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

  5. 8

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat, stir in the Thai basil leaves, and serve hot. Enjoy your Tom Ka!

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