Tom Kha Gai Recipe
Sliced chicken in a creamy coconut chicken broth with fresh mushrooms, cilantro, galangal root and kaffir lime leaves.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add the sliced galangal root and kaffir lime leaves. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Add the sliced chicken breast to the broth and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Coconut Milk and Mushrooms
Stir in the coconut milk and sliced mushrooms. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- 4
Season the Soup
Add fish sauce and lime juice to the soup. Adjust seasoning to taste. If you prefer it spicy, add the sliced bird's eye chili.
- 5
