Tom Yum Gai Recipe
A chicken soup with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, scallions and Thai herbs in spicy lime juice soup.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by slicing the chicken breast into thin strips, and chop all the vegetables and herbs.
Cook the Chicken
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the sliced chicken breast and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Add Vegetables and Herbs
Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, onion, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chili peppers to the pot. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more fish sauce or lime juice if desired.
Finish with Fresh Herbs
Remove from heat and add the chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve hot.