THAI COCONUT GINGER SOUP OR TOM KHA GAI

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A spicy rich soup that becomes an addiction! This recipe is a modification found on a can of "Thai Kitchen" brand coconut milk. Ingredients can be found in the Asian section of most super markets. Coconut milk can be found near other canned milk.

Provided by Accidental Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (not sweetened!)
1/2 cup water
3 stalks lemongrass, cut in thirds and bruised
6 tablespoons fish sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained
12 ounces boneless chicken, cubed
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, water, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger and sugar in a large pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add chile paste, stock, mushrooms and chicken, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lemongrass and ginger before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.9, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 2800.9, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 59.7, Protein 25.6

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