Quick Tom Kha Gai

Name: Quick Tom Kha Gai
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breast; 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk; 3 cups Chicken broth; 1 inch, thinly sliced (substitute for galangal) Ginger; 1 stalk, bruised Lemongrass; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tbsp (for flavor and color) Red curry paste; 1 cup, sliced Mushrooms; 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) Green onions; to taste Salt; 1/4 cup Water

70% authentic · Thai

A simplified version of Tom Kha Gai, using readily available ingredients and a quicker cooking time, while retaining the signature creamy, tangy, and aromatic flavors.

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Ingredients

Chicken breast1 lb
Coconut milk1 can (13.5 oz)
Chicken broth3 cups
Ginger1 inch, thinly sliced (substitute for galangal)
Lemongrass1 stalk, bruised
Lime juice2 tbsp
Fish sauce2 tbsp
Red curry paste1 tbsp (for flavor and color)
Mushrooms1 cup, sliced
Green onions2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish)
Saltto taste
Water1/4 cup

Steps

1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a pot, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, sliced ginger, bruised lemongrass, and red curry paste. Bring to a simmer.
3
Add chicken and mushrooms. Cook until chicken is done, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in lime juice and fish sauce. Season with salt if needed.
5
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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