{"id":"recipe_f3c80a21f8","slug":"tom-kha-gai-thai-coconut-chicken-soup","title":"Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)","description":"A silky, aromatic Thai soup that perfectly balances creamy coconut milk with the citrusy punch of galangal, lemongrass, and lime.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced","name":"Chicken Breast","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"sliced","notes":"thighs are more tender","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"400ml coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":400,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full-fat preferred","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"250ml chicken stock","name":"Chicken Stock","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"50g galangal, sliced into rounds","name":"Galangal","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"fresh is best","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 stalks lemongrass","name":"Lemongrass","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"bruised","notes":"cut into 2-inch lengths","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"5 kaffir lime leaves","name":"Kaffir Lime Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"torn","notes":"remove central vein","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"150g straw or oyster mushrooms","name":"Oyster Mushrooms","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"halved","notes":"straw mushrooms are traditional","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"3 tbsp fish sauce","name":"Fish Sauce","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"3 tbsp lime juice","name":"Lime juice","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"add at the end","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"brown sugar works too","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"3-5 Thai bird's eye chilies","name":"Bird's Eye Chili","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"crushed","notes":"adjust for spice level","group":"Aromatics","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Fresh cilantro for garnish","name":"Cilantro","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"leaves","notes":"roughly chopped","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium pot, combine the chicken stock, half of the coconut milk (200ml / 0.8 cup), sliced galangal, bruised lemongrass, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.","group":"Aromatic Base","title":"Combine the chicken stock, half of the coconut milk, sliced galangal","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Aromatic Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms to the pot. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Cooking Protein","title":"Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Protein"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the remaining coconut milk (200ml / 0.8 cup) and add the fish sauce and palm sugar. Stir well and let it come back to a simmer. Do not let it boil vigorously after adding coconut milk to prevent curdling.","group":"Finishing","title":"Pour in the remaining coconut milk","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in the lime juice and crushed chilies. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce or lime juice if needed.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring everyone gets some aromatics. Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring everyone gets some aromatics","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Galangal is the soul of this dish; while it looks like ginger, it has a sharper, citrusy-pine flavor that cannot be substituted. For a richer soup, use full-fat coconut milk.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["pot","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 1.2 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The aromatic base can be made a day ahead, but add chicken and lime juice fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop; do not boil.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water or stock if the soup thickens too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_f3c80a21f8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=05294d26-7273-4df6-bb02-9d3602a02c14","imageAlt":"Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["thai","coconut","soup","chicken","spicy","fragrant","healthy","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:25:52.556Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:25:52.556Z","related":[{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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