Tom Kha Goong Recipe
Prawns 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, combine the chicken broth, galangal slices, smashed lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Add Mushrooms
Once the broth is simmering, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- 3
Add Coconut Milk and Prawns
Stir in the coconut milk and bring back to a gentle simmer. Add the prawns and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
- 4
Season the Soup
Add fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste (or fresh chili) to taste. Stir well to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, discard the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
