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Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

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"The quintessential Thai soup."
Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup) Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 111 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
  2. In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by Queen Of Short Cuts 
**FIRST OFF** This is a MOCK version of true Tom Ka Gai soup. However...the taste is very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by CHUMCHUM 
First of all, 'Kah' is galanga in Thai. Traditionally, 'Tom Kah' soup is predominantly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by LynnInHK 
When I made this following the recipe exactly I thought it tasted horrible. Then I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by joy 
This recipe is awesome. To prevent curdling of coconut milk keep soup at a lower temperature.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by KERRIE73 
We loved this soup! Even my 8 year old asked for seconds. My husband said he thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by WILDWIRE 
I would give this 6 stars if I could. My family LOVES Thai food, and particulartly the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by SAINTFLOWER 
This is fantastic! I added a 3rd can of coconut milk, 1/3 of a can of coconut cream & doubled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by AMANSFIE 
Thanks for this recipe! I love This soup! I've been wanting to make this soup for a long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by BETHDELANEY 
Tasted EXCELLENT, but I'd use light coconut milk next time to make it less fattening. Also, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by SPRUCETREE18 
My husband and I really enjoyed this. I substituted chicken stock for the water, and I added... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 433

  • Total Fat: 41.1g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 787mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 14.8g

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