Tom Kha Gai (Tom Kha Kai) soup

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.

Rinse, dry and peel mushrooms.

Dice mushrooms into medium sized cubes.

Cut onion, lemongrass and chili pepper into roundels.

Cut chicken fillet into thin slices.

Pour coconut milk into a medium saucepan and place on high heat.

Bring to a boil and add mushrooms, lemongrass, onion, chili pepper, lime zest, and ginger.

Cook for about 2-3 minutes, lightly stirring, until the appearance of flavor.

Pour in fish sauce and lime juice.

Bring to a boil, add chicken fillet and sugar.

Cook for about 10 minutes on high heat.

Serve Tom Kha Gai in soup plates and decorate with fresh coriander leaves.

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