ADRIENNE'S TOM KA GAI

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Fragrant, spicy, and absolutely delicious Thai chicken soup. I've eaten a bit of Thai, and I think this comes very close. Add noodles if you like with the cilantro.

Provided by Adrienne Barnett

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
¼ cup chopped lemon grass
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cups bok choy, shredded
4 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1157.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g