Tom Kha Gai (Easy Coconut Milk Chicken Soup)

Name: Tom Kha Gai (Easy Coconut Milk Chicken Soup)
Ingredients: pieces Young galangal, sliced into small; Lemongrass; leaves Kaffir lime; Shallots, smashed or sliced as desired; Roasted dried chilies; Smashed Thai bird’s eye chilies; Coconut milk (carton); Lime; Fish sauce; MSG (optional); Chicken bouillon powder (optional); 1 teaspoon table salt; 4 large bone-in chicken drumsticks with thighs

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Tom Kha Gai (Easy Coconut Milk Chicken Soup)

สุจิตรา พุ่มเขียว @cook_15417243

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Ingredients

piecesYoung galangal, sliced into small
Lemongrass
leavesKaffir lime
Shallots, smashed or sliced as desired
Roasted dried chilies
Smashed Thai bird’s eye chilies
Coconut milk (carton)
Lime
Fish sauce
MSG (optional)
Chicken bouillon powder (optional)
1 teaspoontable salt
4large bone-in chicken drumsticks with thighs

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Steps

1

Place a pot over medium heat and pour in the coconut milk, using mostly the thick part (cream) if possible.
2

Add all the aromatics: sliced galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and smashed shallots.
3

Add the seasonings: lime juice, fish sauce, smashed Thai chilies, chicken bouillon powder (optional), and 1 teaspoon salt.
4

Wait for the soup to come to a boil (as it nears boiling, stir gently to prevent overflowing and avoid the coconut milk from separating). Add the chicken pieces. Do not stir. Let it come to a boil and skim off any foam.
5

Once the soup is boiling and the chicken is fully cooked, ladle into bowls and serve.
6

Don’t forget the roasted dried chilies for aroma. If you want more heat, add chili flakes to taste.