Fragrant Tom Kha Kai with Chicken, Coconut and Lime
A Thai-inspired chicken and coconut soup with galangal, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime and fresh coriander. Creamy, fragrant and bright in the classic tom kha style.
Servings
Ingredients
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 250 g chicken breast fillets
- 3 fresh lemongrass stalks
- 2 shallots
- 1.5 tsp ground galangal aka Laos
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 150 g oyster mushrooms
- 7.5 g fresh coriander
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Cut the chicken into 2 to 3 cm pieces and add it to the pan.500 ml chicken stock, 250 g chicken breast fillets
- Trim the lemongrass and cut the stalks into 4 cm pieces. Slice the shallots into thin wedges.3 fresh lemongrass stalks, 2 shallots
- Add galangal, lemongrass and shallots. Simmer gently for 20 minutes with the lid slightly open, skimming if needed.1.5 tsp ground galangal, 3 fresh lemongrass stalks, 2 shallots
- Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce and coconut sugar. Slice the chilli and tear the oyster mushrooms, then add both.400 ml coconut milk, 1.5 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp coconut sugar, 1 fresh red chilli, 150 g oyster mushrooms
- Warm for another 5 minutes. Roughly chop the coriander stems and keep the leaves whole.7.5 g fresh coriander
- Juice one lime and season with about 2 tbsp lime juice and extra fish sauce if needed. Serve with coriander and lime wedges.2 limes
Drink pairing
Tom kha kai is creamy and aromatic, with lime, coconut, lemongrass and savoury fish sauce. The best drinks feel fresh, citrusy and clean.
Alcoholic
- Riesling Kabinett or dry Chenin Blanc
- Albariño for a crisp citrus profile
- Thai lager or Belgian witbier
Non alcoholic
- Lemongrass iced tea
- Sparkling lime water with coriander stem
- Alcohol-free wheat beer
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 355kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 21g (42%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 19g (119%) | Cholesterol: 44mg (15%) | Sodium: 819mg (36%) | Potassium: 901mg (26%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 292IU (6%) | Vitamin B12: 0.2µg (3%) | Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) | Vitamin D: 0.3µg (2%) | Vitamin E: 0.4mg (3%) | Vitamin K: 8µg (8%) | Folate: 53µg (13%)
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