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Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

The classic Thai broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 433 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
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