A delicious chicken recipe from Thai cuisine. Pour the chicken stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Tip in the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, and bring to a…

How to easily make Tom kha gai?
Preparing this delicious recipe will only take you 30 minutes. It is a perfect and healthy option to enjoy with your family or friends. Below you will find the ingredients and the detailed step-by-step instructions.
Tom kha gai
Ingredientes
- 800ml Chicken Stock
- 800g Coconut Milk
- 2 tablespoons Galangal Paste
- 2 Lemongrass Stalks
- 8 Lime Leaves
- 500g Chicken Thighs
- 300g Oyster Mushrooms
- 6 Birds-eye Chillies
- 1 tablespoon Caster Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- Juice of 3 Lime
- To serve Coriander Leaves
- To serve Rice
Instrucciones
- Pour the chicken stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Tip in the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer, around 6-8 mins. Keeping at a gentle simmer, add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 mins until tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the mushrooms and chillies, and simmer for a further 3-5 mins until everything is cooked through. Sprinkle in the sugar and 3 tbsp each of the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and add the remaining if required.
- Remove the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves before serving using a slotted spoon. Ladle into bowls and serve with coriander leaves sprinkled over and steamed rice on the side. Will keep chilled for up to three days. Leave to cool first.
Additional tips for your Tom kha gai
Feel free to experiment with different spices or side dishes to give your personal touch to this recipe. If you liked it, don’t forget to share it and leave us a comment telling us how it turned out!

