Ingredients
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1
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1
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2
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2
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3
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3/4
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1
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1
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0.5
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1
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1
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4
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3
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1
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3
Directions
Tom Ka Gai (Spicy Chicken Soup W/ Coconut Milk), I tried many ways of making this delicious coconut / lemongrass soup, but in the end, I had two versions which I really liked and this was the favorite of the two I grow most of the ingredients fresh in my yard which definitely adds to the great flavor Most Thai markets also have these ingredients fresh too Frozen Lemon Grass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal ginger taste good too if fresh cannot be found I’d use frozen over freeze dried anytime Also the ground lemon grass that comes in a tube in some grocery stores is not recommended for this recipe , I think this has been the best Tom Ka recipe that I have tried so far Personally I think it could have had less coconut milk, I had to add quite a bit more lime juice etc and I think I wouldn’t have needed to with less milk I did a 2/3rds (4 serving) recipe Used 1 quart of broth and two cans of coconut milk I still used a can of chestnuts and substituted a half can of bamboo shoots for all the mushrooms This was an excellent way to try out my home-dried tomatoes They were delish! Softened right up in the soup Was feeding the kids so left out the chilis but still used the red paste , I think this has been the best Tom Ka recipe that I have tried so far Personally I think it could have had less coconut milk, I had to add quite a bit more lime juice etc and I think I wouldn’t have needed to with less milk I did a 2/3rds (4 serving) recipe Used 1 quart of broth and two cans of coconut milk I still used a can of chestnuts and substituted a half can of bamboo shoots for all the mushrooms This was an excellent way to try out my home-dried tomatoes They were delish! Softened right up in the soup Was feeding the kids so left out the chilis but still used the red paste
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Steps
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1
Done
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Place the Chicken Stock (or Broth) in a Stockpot, Add Lemon Grass, Ginger and Lime Leaves. I Recommend Slicing the Lime Leaves Along the Veins Almost to the Midrib to Allow For More Flavor Release. These Kaffir Lime Leaves Are Used in the Same Fashion We Season Soups With Bay Leaves. Bring the Broth to a Slow Boil Over Medium Heat. |
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2
Done
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Add Sliced Chicken, Mushrooms, Water Chestnuts, Salt, Lime Juice, Fish Sauce and Sugar, Reserving More Lime Juice and Fish Sauce to Add Later to Taste. |
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3
Done
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Cook Slowly, Uncovered For 10 - 15 Minutes, Then Add Coconut Milk, Cilantro, Green Onion, Tomato, Fresh Coconut Meat, Bruised Chilies, and Red Curry Paste. Stirring Frequently, Bring Almost to a Boil, Then Remove from Heat and Serve If You Are Happy With the Flavor of Lime Juice to Fish Sauce in Conjunction With the Other Ingredients. Cook This Soup Gently to Prevent the Coconut Milk from Separating. |
