TOM KHA GAI

Chicken in coconut milk, with aromatic Thai flavor of galangal and other spices. Kha means galangal, somewhat similar to ginger.





Ingredients :

• 2 Cans of coconut milk
• 2 Cups of chicken stock
• 2 Stalks of lemongrass
• 6 Kaffir lime leaves
• 6 Slices of galangal
• 1/4 Cup fish sauce
• 1 Cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 Cup Chinese cabbage
• 1 Lbs chicken breast
• 4 Bird's eye chiles, thinly sliced
• Cilantro leaves

Directions :

• In a deep pan or pot, put the chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
• Add the coconut milk, galangal, lemon grass and kaffir leaves.
• Bring it to a boil, then simmer in  low medium heat.
• Season with fish sauce and taste.
• Add the chicken, mushrooms and Chinese cabbage.
• Simmer and cook until the chicken is tender.

Cooking Tips :

• Garnish with cilantro, basil and sliced chilli.
• A healthy squeeze of lime juice in each bowl or lime wedges on the side.
• Add fish sauce slowly until you find the desired saltiness and taste.