Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

Tom Kha Gai, also known as Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, is a popular and delicious dish known for its rich and creamy coconut milk broth infused with aromatic Thai herbs and spices. Here’s a recipe for you to try making this flavorful soup at home:

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) Recipe:

Ingredients:
– 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
– 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
– 3 cups chicken broth
– 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into pieces and bruised
– 4-6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
– 3-4 slices galangal or ginger
– 2-3 red bird’s eye chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
– 1 small onion, sliced
– 1-2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms (such as straw mushrooms or button mushrooms)
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
– Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
– Thai basil leaves, for garnish (optional)