Tom Kha Gai: Thai Coconut Soup Recipe

By á-50835

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken broth (where to buy chicken broth)
• 1 1/2 C. coconut milk (where to find BPA-free coconut milk)
• 1/4 tsp dried chile flakes
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
• juice of 1 lemon
• sea salt (to taste)
• 1-2 C. pulled or cubed cooked chicken (optional)
• 1-2 green onions, chopped (optional)
• chopped cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the stock to a boil, skim any foam that rises to the top and add coconut milk, lemon juice, chile flakes, ginger, and optional chicken. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt.
Ladle into soup bowls or mugs and garnish with cilantro and green onions.