Sep 24 2026
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Tom Yum Gai Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sliced chicken in a chicken stock base hot and sour soup with fresh mushrooms, cilantro, lemon-grass, kaffir lime leaves and chilli oil.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Add the chopped lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves to the boiling stock. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until they are tender.

  5. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced bird's eye chilies. Adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice to taste.

  6. 6

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve hot with a drizzle of chili oil on top.

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