Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Name: Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 3 views

Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup) is an moderately easy soup you can prepare in just 35 minutes. Made with ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken meat, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk, 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Simple to make and full of bold, satisfying flavors.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 41.1g 53%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 787mg 34%

Total Carbohydrate 5.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%

Total Sugars 0.6g

Protein 14.8g 30%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 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.

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.