Authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup - Tom Kha Gai Creamy & Healthy Recipe | How To Cook Thai Food.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk offers a creamy texture.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger

Ginger is more widely available and offers a similar flavor profile.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being vegetarian-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a great vegetarian option, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

Blend the shallots, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves until smooth.

In a pot, mix one cup of coconut milk with three cups of water.

Boil the coconut milk and water mixture on the stove.

Add one tablespoon of tamarind to the boiling mixture.

Add a little bit of salt to the pot.

Once the mixture starts bubbling, add the blended herbs and stir.

Add the chicken thighs to the pot without stirring or covering it for 14 minutes.

After 14 minutes, check the pot for oil on the surface but do not stir.

Add the kaffir lime leaves to the pot.

Taste the soup and adjust salt as needed.

Add tomatoes and thai chili for sweetness and color without smashing the chili.

Add coconut sugar if desired, but note that the creator is cutting sugar for diet reasons.

Add cilantro and green onion to the pot.

Reduce the heat to low and add about two tablespoons of fish sauce, adjusting to taste.

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