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🥥 Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe

Enjoy a comforting bowl of authentic Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) made with creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. A perfect balance of spicy, sour, and aromatic Thai flavors!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste (optional for extra spice)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 3 pieces and smashed)
  • 4 slices galangal or ginger
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves (torn into halves)
  • 250 g boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms (button or straw mushrooms), halved
  • 1–2 red chili peppers, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the curry paste:
    In a large pot, heat oil and stir-fry the curry paste for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Add broth and aromatics:
    Pour in chicken broth, add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Add coconut milk:
    Stir in coconut milk and bring it to a gentle boil.

  4. Cook the chicken:
    Add sliced chicken and mushrooms. Cook for 6–8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

  5. Season the soup:
    Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to your taste — more lime juice for sourness or fish sauce for saltiness.

  6. Serve:
    Remove lemongrass and galangal pieces before serving. Garnish with sliced chili and cilantro.

🌿 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice.
  • Add a drizzle of chili oil or a spoon of Thai chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Pair with Thai fried rice or spring rolls for a complete meal.

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Refrigerate: Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze: You can freeze it for up to 1 month, but add lime juice fresh when reheating for the best flavor.
  • Reheat: Warm gently on the stove to avoid curdling the coconut milk.

❓ FAQs

Q1. Can I make Thai coconut soup vegetarian?
Yes! Substitute chicken broth with vegetable stock and use tofu instead of chicken. Skip the fish sauce and add soy sauce for flavor.

Q2. What can I use instead of galangal?
Fresh ginger works well as a substitute if galangal isn’t available.

Q3. Can I make it spicier?
Add Thai red chili paste, sliced red chilies, or a bit of sriracha for extra heat.

Q4. Is Tom Kha Gai the same as Tom Yum?
No. Tom Yum is spicy and clear, while Tom Kha Gai has coconut milk for a creamy, milder flavor.

Q5. Can I use shrimp instead of chicken?
Absolutely! Replace chicken with shrimp for a delicious Tom Kha Goong variation.

🍜 Similar Recipes You May Like :  

  1. Tom Yum Soup Recipe – Spicy Thai lemongrass soup with shrimp.
  2. Massaman Curry Recipe – Mild and nutty Thai curry with chicken or beef.
  3. Pad Thai Recipe – Classic stir-fried Thai rice noodles.
  4. Thai Green Curry Recipe – Creamy curry loaded with coconut and herbs.
  5. Thai Fried Rice Recipe – Aromatic fried rice with Thai sauces and basil.

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