Description
A creamy, soothing, yet tangy coconut milk soup. The flavor is defined by large slices of Galangal (Kha), paired with chicken (Gai), lime juice, and fish sauce.
Restaurants serving Tom Kha Gai
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Coconut milk
- Galangal(Kha)
- Lime juice
- Straw mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat coconut milk, steep sliced galangal and lemongrass.
- Simmer chicken and mushrooms.
- Off heat, season with lime, fish sauce, light chili.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Galangal(Kha)、Lime juice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought Tom Kha paste, Ginger (diff aroma)
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
[Difference] Tom Yum is about 'chili heat and sourness'; Tom Kha stars 'coconut creaminess and Galangal aroma'. A savior for non-spice eaters.
Eating tips & etiquette
The woody slices of Galangal and lemongrass are for flavor only; push them aside and eat the soup and chicken with rice.
Allergen
Chicken, Fish