Jul 14 2026

Tom Kha Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Coconut milk soup with chicken, straw mushrooms, onions and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add lemongrass and galangal (or ginger) and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  2. 2

    Add the Chicken

    Add the sliced chicken breast and cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the sliced onion and straw mushrooms. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Soup

    Reduce the heat and add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai bird's eye chili. Stir gently and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, add chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

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