Description
A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring thin-sliced chicken breasts cremini mushrooms and optional shrimp simmered in a rich coconut milk broth infused with raw galangal roots lemongrass kaffir lime leaves red curry paste and fresh lime juice.
Ingredients
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4 boneless chicken breasts.
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2.5 cups full-fat coconut milk.
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7 cups chicken stock.
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2-inch piece galangal root.
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1 stalk lemongrass.
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5 kaffir lime leaves.
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8 oz cremini mushrooms.
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3/4 lb raw shrimp.
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2 tbsp red curry paste.
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1.5 tbsp fish sauce.
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2 oz palm sugar.
Instructions
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Heat neutral oil inside a heavy pot then sauté the sliced shallots chopped lemongrass and galangal coins for 3 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the red curry paste and torn kaffir lime leaves then pour in the chicken stock and simmer gently for 20 minutes before straining.
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Incorporate the raw sliced chicken breasts full-fat coconut milk fish sauce and palm sugar into the broth then simmer for 20 minutes.
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Toss the quartered cremini mushrooms and peeled shrimp into the liquid and cook for 5 minutes until the seafood turns pink and opaque.
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Kill the stove heat then stir in fresh lime juice and salt to taste before ladling into bowls with fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
Notes
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Straining out the woody aromatics after the initial broth simmer is the secret to a smooth professional-grade spoonful for this Tom Kha Gai Soup.
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Nutrient-dense coconut fats provide a sophisticated and lipid-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This Thai soup is naturally pork-free and wine-free for elegant family dinners.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 45 mins.
- Category: Main Course.
- Method: Low-Heat Simmering.
- Cuisine: Central Thai Classical.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large deep bowlful.
- Calories: ~ 360 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 6 g.
- Sodium: ~ 480 mg.
- Fat: ~ 22 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 16 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 10 g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~ 32 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 95 mg.
Keywords: Tom Kha Gai Soup, Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Stunning Simmering Recipes, Galangal Lemongrass Broths, Creamy Seafood Soups, New York Recipe.