TOM KA GAI (COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)

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The quintessential Thai soup.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ 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
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 786.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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