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Tom kha gai

Tom kha gai

Ingredients

  • Chicken Stock
    Chicken Stock800ml
  • Coconut Milk
    Coconut Milk800g
  • Galangal Paste
    Galangal Paste2 tablespoons
  • Lemongrass Stalks
    Lemongrass Stalks2
  • Lime Leaves
    Lime Leaves8
  • Chicken Thighs
    Chicken Thighs500g
  • Oyster Mushrooms
    Oyster Mushrooms300g
  • Birds-eye Chillies
    Birds-eye Chillies6
  • Caster Sugar
    Caster Sugar1 tablespoon
  • Fish Sauce
    Fish Sauce5 tablespoons
  • Lime
    LimeJuice of 3
  • Coriander Leaves
    Coriander LeavesTo serve
  • Rice
    RiceTo serve

Instructions

Pour the chicken stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan set over a medium heat.

Tip in the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer, around 6-8 mins. Keeping at a gentle simmer, add the chicken.

Cook for 8-10 mins until tender and cooked through.

Stir in the mushrooms and chillies, and simmer for a further 3-5 mins until everything is cooked through.

Sprinkle in the sugar and 3 tbsp each of the fish sauce and lime juice.

Taste and add the remaining if required.

Remove the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves before serving using a slotted spoon.

Ladle into bowls and serve with coriander leaves sprinkled over and steamed rice on the side.

Will keep chilled for up to three days.

Leave to cool first.

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