Thai Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

Start by adding 4 cups of chicken stock to a pot.

If you're vegetarian, you can substitute with vegetable stock.

Prepare lemongrass by cutting it down the middle and slicing it thinly.

Peel ginger with a spoon to maximize usage and then mince it.

Add the minced ginger and lemongrass to the pot once the stock is simmering.

Add a handful of lime leaves, lime juice, brown sugar, chili paste, and tamarind puree to the pot.

Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Minced cilantro is added to the broth for flavor, but can be omitted if desired.

Garnish the soup with whole cilantro leaves and Thai red chilies before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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