CHICKEN AND GALANGAL SOUP (TOM-KA-GAI)

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This was a dish prepared at a Thai cooking class I attended. It was made by a native Thai woman who learned to cook at her mother's apron strings. It has a wonderful taste, which can be adjusted by the amount of the ingredients added. Vegetables, such as broccoli and yellow onions, can easily be substituted for the chicken.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 stalks lemongrass, sliced into 1 inch pieces (or may use galangal)
1 (2 cup) can coconut milk, divided (labeled for cooking, not dessert)
1 (50 g) packet tom kha paste
2 -3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 -4 tablespoons fish sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
1 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup water, as needed
4 -8 ounces sliced mushrooms
5 chili peppers, to taste
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine lemon grass, 1/2 can (1 C) of coconut milk and Tom Ka Paste in a medium pan and bring to a boil.
  • Continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for a couple minutes.
  • Add the fish sauce, brown sugar and chicken and simmer until chicken is cooked.
  • Add tomatoes and remaining coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Add water, as needed, for desired consistency and taste and bring to a boil.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until desired consistency.
  • Add brown sugar, fish sauce or chilies, as necessary, to adjust taste.
  • Turn off heat, add cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 776.9, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 20.2

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