THAI CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP - KAO TOM GAI

Thai Chicken and Rice Soup - Kao Tom Gai image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup short-grain rice
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (mixed with 1 tsp. salt)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon white pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a medium size pot over low heat, simmer rice, water and salt for about an hour or so until rice is soft.
Marinate chicken in lime juice/salt for about 5 minutes.
In a skillet, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until tender; add white pepper and marinated chicken.
Cook, stirring for 10 minutes or so.
In small bowls, put 1 cup of heated rice broth and sprinkle with chicken, chopped green onion, celery leaves, and cilantro.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 578.1, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 34.8