Tom Kha Gai
Creamy Thai coconut soup with chicken, galangal and lemongrass.
Tom Kha Gai is a classic Thai soup made by simmering chicken and aromatic herbs in coconut milk and broth, flavored with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and chili.
• Updated 4/25/2025
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- Chili Flakes - 1 tsp
- Chicken Breast - 300 g
- Mushrooms - 100 g
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Fish Sauce - 2 tbsp
- Lime - 2 tbsp
- Chicken Broth - 500 ml
- Galangal - 5 slices
- Kaffir Lime Leaves - 6 leaves
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks
- Coconut Milk - 400 ml
Directions
Step 1
In a pot, combine 400Â ml coconut milk and 500Â ml chicken broth; heat over medium.
Step 2
Add 5 galangal slices, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 6 kaffir lime leaves; bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3
Stir in 300Â g thinly sliced chicken breast and 100Â g sliced mushrooms; simmer 5Â min.
Step 4
Season with 2Â tbsp fish sauce, 2Â tbsp lime juice and 1Â tsp chili flakes.
Step 5
Remove from heat, garnish with 2Â tbsp chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cook's Notes
Adjust the heat with more or fewer chili flakes as desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
220
Calories
14g
Fat
6g
Carbs
12g
Protein