Recipes

Tom kha gai (Thai chicken soup)

Nov 17 11:50am

Prep Time	Cook Time	Serves
15 mins	10 mins	4

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 kaffir lime leaves
5cm piece lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
3cm piece galangal, cut into 4 long pieces
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 chicken breast fillet, finely sliced
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 small red chillies, split
Fresh coriander, to serve

Here's how
1. Heat stock in a medium pan, add lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce and juice. Bring to boil.
2. Add chicken and coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until chicken is cooked. Add the chillies and cook for another minute.
3. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve immediately.

Source: Classic Essential Soups (Murdoch Books)

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