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Tom Kha Gai

Name: Tom Kha Gai
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200 grams chicken breast; 400 ml coconut milk; 3 slices galangal; 2 stalks lemongrass; 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves; 100 grams mushrooms; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 pieces thai bird chilies; for garnish cilantro; 1 teaspoon sugar

Tom Kha Gai is a fragrant and creamy Thai coconut soup featuring tender chicken, galangal, and aromatic herbs. It balances spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors, showcasing the complex flavor profile typical of Thai cuisine. This dish is a staple in Thai households and is celebrated for its comforting yet vibrant character.

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Thai85%

Indigenous15%

Ingredients

chicken breast
200 grams
coconut milk
400 ml
galangal
3 slices
lemongrass
2 stalks
kaffir lime leaves
4 leaves
mushrooms
100 grams
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
lime juice
2 tablespoons
thai bird chilies
2 pieces
cilantro
for garnish
sugar
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from central Thailand, Tom Kha Gai reflects the region's abundant use of coconut milk and fresh herbs. It evolved as a milder variation of Tom Yum soup, incorporating coconut milk to soften the heat and add richness.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Thai85%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

simmering infusing slicing

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