Tom Kha Soup | Veg Thai Coconut Soup Recipe | Hot and Spicy Veg Thai Soup | Chef Ruchi

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while pork can be less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and provides a similar flavor profile.

Chop the galangal and ginger, and bruise the lemongrass.

In a pot, heat coconut oil and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.

Add the chopped galangal, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves; cook for a few minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then add the bird eye chillies, broccoli, and capsicum.

Add the sliced mushrooms and cherry tomatoes; simmer until cooked.

Stir in the coconut cream and light soy sauce; mix well.

Season with salt and sprinkle with chilli flakes before serving.

Garnish with chilli oil.

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