Tom Kha (Thai Coconut Soup)
One of my favorite soups is Tom Kha! It’s creamy, coconut-y and so versatile. (you can add shrimp, tofu, or chicken!) up to you.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 4-5 chicken wings bone-in
- 1 can water
- 1 thumb chunk galangal
- 3 stalks lemongrass
- 1 big white onion
- 1/2 block tofu cubed
- 8-9 kaffir lime leaves
- 2-3 roma tomatoes
- 2 cups oyster mushrooms + shimeji
- 6-7 thai chili (adjust with more or less depending on desired spiciness)
- salt and sugar to taste
- 4 tablespoons lime juice (juice of about 3-4 limes)
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (or adjust to taste)
- small bunch of cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Begin by doing a light sear with the chicken wings in a dutch oven or deep pot with a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- Next, add in your coconut milk with lemongrass, thai chili, galangal and onion. Stir well on medium-low heat.
- Next add in your can of water (just fill up your empty coconut can with water once), pour in and add your mushrooms, tofu as well as tomatoes.
- Next add in your kaffir lime leaves, twist them a bit before adding in to add more aroma and flavor.
- Adjust with sugar and salt and let simmer (not hard boil) until all your vegetables are soft.
- Remove from heat, add in chopped cilantro, loads of lime juice and chili oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 8mg