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AUTHENTIC THAI TOM KHA GAI (COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)


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Ingredients

6 portion(s)

Tom Kah Gai

  • 800g coconut cream (2 tins)
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves (whole)
  • 40g fresh galangal, peeled and sliced into thin coins, OR 2 teaspoons galangal powder
  • 20g lemon juice
  • 40g fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 fresh chilli roughly chopped
  • 2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, cut into small 2cm pieces
  • 400g chicken fillets, breast or thigh, cut into 2cm pieces
  • 100g champignons, fresh or canned
  • fresh coriander, mint or basil leaves, to serve
  • extra sliced fresh chilli, to serve (optional)
  • 6
    25min
    Preparation 25min
    Baking/Cooking
  • 7
    easy
    Preparation
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      If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
      For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
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Recipe's preparation

  1. Place coconut cream, lime leaves, galangal, lemon juice, fish sauce, sugar, chilli and lemon grass into TM bowl and cook for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, REVERSE, speed 2.







    Place TM simmering basket into TM bowl and place chicken in basket. Cook 15 minutes, 100 degrees, REVERSE, speed 2.







    Add champignons to the basket with the chicken and cook a further 5 minutes, 100 degrees, REVERSE, speed 2.







    Check that the chicken is cooked through, then remove basket and place the chicken and champignons into thermoserver.







    Taste to see if extra lemon juice, fish sauce or sugar is needed. If soup is too thick, add a little more water or coconut cream.







    Strain the remaining liquid through the simmering basket into the thermoserver and discard the aromatics.







    Garnish with fresh coriander, mint or basil leaves, and extra sliced fresh chilli if using.

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Tip

**Soup can be eaten on its own or served over rice for a more hearty meal.

**If you try my recipe, please feel free to leave a comment and rating - I appreciate your feedback!


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  • 5/5! Sensational! Bursting with flavour and SO...

    Submitted by SeraJane on 4. August 2021 - 10:19.

    5/5! Sensational! Bursting with flavour and SO simple to make. This will be a regular for us after making it for the first time last week. I personally don't like chilli so omitted this in the recipe but bought a fresh chilli to use as the garnish for my husband. We both loved this recipe with/without the chilli. Thank you kindly for sharing this recipe.

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  • So delicious and so easy! love this recipe!

    Submitted by Laurendixon24 on 13. September 2020 - 20:44.

    So delicious and so easy! love this recipe!

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  • There are not enough stars for this dish. It's...

    Submitted by FMH77 on 2. May 2020 - 18:44.

    There are not enough stars for this dish. It's just brilliant. It's spot on what you'd get at Thai. Truly delicious - well done!

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  • I used marinara mix and added a can of Asian...

    Submitted by karen1972 on 30. April 2020 - 20:59.

    I used marinara mix and added a can of Asian vegetable ie sprouts, water chestnuts, mini corn etc to the mix with the champignons.
    so good. So, so good.

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  • This was delicious!! I had to go back for thirds...

    Submitted by bhendo on 9. November 2019 - 16:29.

    This was delicious!! I had to go back for thirds as my kids kept asking me for "just one more mouthful" from my bowl over and over again! Thank you, what a fantastic recipe! Smile

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  • Amazing recipe. It was as good as what we had in...

    Submitted by vaneamenta on 22. July 2019 - 12:28.

    Amazing recipe. It was as good as what we had in our favourite Thai restaurant. We made it fir dinner served with rice and I must admit I could not stop eating... so good. The only thing is make sure you keep an eye in your thermie, as it can overflow when boiling (mine did a lot). I ended up adjusting temperature to 95°C to prevent this to happen again.
    For sure we will make it again tmrc_emoticons.;) Thanks for sharing this recipe tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Our fave soup, no more takeaway. I add thinly...

    Submitted by Hermiesowner on 5. July 2019 - 17:05.

    Our fave soup, no more takeaway. I add thinly sliced cabbage, more chilli and serve with rice 👌🏼

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  • Loved this! Solid 5 star review.

    Submitted by Sallymarshall on 30. April 2019 - 19:27.

    Loved this! Solid 5 star review.

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  • Hi Tanya - awesome recipe - great flavours and...

    Submitted by Donnalynn on 14. June 2018 - 20:10.

    Hi Tanya - awesome recipe - great flavours and very easy. Will definitely make again. ThanksTongue

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  • This is an absolute favourite in our home. Beats a...

    Submitted by Easypeasyme on 5. June 2018 - 16:40.

    This is an absolute favourite in our home. Beats a takeaway 🥡 any day with its flavour, simplicity, speed and $$$!

    It takes a proud first place 🥇 in our Fake-Away contest!!!

    Thank you you so much for this yummy 😋 recipe x

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  • DELICIOUS!!...

    Submitted by schachts on 3. June 2018 - 20:45.

    DELICIOUS!!


    I have never had this before, and had no idea what to expect when someone suggested making it... have made it twice at home since then - it is soooo good!!! I didn't have the lime leaves or galangal the first time, so used ginger instead and squeezed some lemon juice in to the soup when I served it. When I tried it the next time, I used both the leaves and galangal, but couldn't honestly notice a big enough difference to worry about having them (vs just using ginger, which is more widely available where I live). I added prawns in with the chicken and mushrooms too. An absolute winning dish - thank you!!

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  • This was good - I used a little less coconut cream...

    Submitted by Purplegunn on 20. May 2018 - 16:18.

    This was good - I used a little less coconut cream and topped up with water and small amount of chicken stock concentrate. I also added capsicum (red) and green beans, subbed galangal with ginger and added a bit more lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Thanks for this recipe.

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  • Had this for dinner tonight Received a high tick...

    Submitted by Helentmc on 22. June 2017 - 21:06.

    Had this for dinner tonight. Received a high tick of approval from my 3 boys! So easy, but so delicious. Thank you!

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  • This was so delicious I used ginger because thats...

    Submitted by --lyn-- on 12. May 2017 - 08:59.

    This was so delicious. I used ginger because that's all I had. This is definitely going on regular rotation here.

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  • So easy and delicious I used fish instead of...

    Submitted by Feeflee on 6. May 2017 - 16:37.

    So easy and delicious. I used fish instead of chicken and lime instead of lemon. Added some green beans, broccoli and cherry tomatoes. Loved it

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  • Such a flavour burst truly delicious I used prawns...

    Submitted by Jan K on 4. May 2017 - 20:45.

    Such a flavour burst, truly delicious. I used prawns instead of chicken and a mix of lemon and lime juice. Sublime!

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  • OMG!! Delicious! Will definitely be making this...

    Submitted by Misscontessa on 12. March 2017 - 23:40.

    OMG!! Delicious! Will definitely be making this one again! Thanks!

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  • Love love this recipe used

    Submitted by Camel safari on 24. September 2016 - 22:47.

    Love love this recipe used sliced Swiss brown mushrooms instead as that is all I had. So delicious bulked it up with beans & capsicum on the second nite to make it go a bit further. Definite keeper. Mr 3 loved it too.

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  • Very yummy, everybody loved

    Submitted by Moglos on 17. September 2016 - 06:34.

    Very yummy, everybody loved it even my 3 year old. 

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  • I loved this. I used ginger

    Submitted by KP007 on 21. May 2016 - 12:03.

    I loved this. I used ginger because i didnt hava galangal. Also added some capsicum and veracheli rice noodles. Yum thankyou

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  • First time I've made and

    Submitted by sophiabrown on 24. April 2016 - 19:30.

    First time I've made and eaten a coconut based Thai soup and it was amaaazing! I served this with thick rice noodles, added extra water, lemon juice, fish sauce and sugar, and cooked it for an extra 15 mins as I used half defrosted chicken. I added 100gm bamboo shoots too. So so so delicious!! Great recipe Tanya!!

    @thermotwinning 

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  • Just made this and it was so

    Submitted by 85sarahc on 17. April 2016 - 18:18.

    Just made this and it was so delicious! I left out the sugar, capsicum (because I am eating low carb high fat) and mushrooms (just don't like them). I put prawns and broccolini in the steaming basket (did not use chicken) for about 7mins. I served over cauliflower rice. So good. Keeping this recipe!! Thank you tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Very tasty thanks, only

    Submitted by alwaysis on 12. April 2016 - 13:54.

    Very tasty thanks, only change I made was dried chilli as I didn't have any fresh.  Loved it tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • This is so delicious! The

    Submitted by Janemixer on 30. March 2016 - 10:24.

    This is so delicious! The whole family enjoyed it. I used ginger instead of galangal and lime juice instead of lemon juice. I also served it with steamed rice. This is one of my new favourite dinners.

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  • Absolutely love this recipe.

    Submitted by KimWillis on 25. January 2016 - 13:48.

    Absolutely love this recipe. I do have rice with it,  but its so fresh and yummy.  Thank you 

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  • Absolutely delicious! Just

    Submitted by Sammammy on 23. November 2015 - 20:30.

    Absolutely delicious! Just like at the restaurant! I always use ginger and it turns out beautifully. 

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  • Made this two nights in a

    Submitted by Lynchy63 on 12. November 2015 - 15:02.

    Made this two nights in a row.

    Couldn't find Galangal so used semi dried ginger instead.

    Also used les chicken then recommended but added frozen prawns.

    I used 1 can each of Coconut cream and milk.

    Great flavours and easy to prepare.

    Cheers

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  • Fantastic. Everyone loved it 

    Submitted by Linbitz79 on 18. August 2015 - 15:19.

    Fantastic. Everyone loved it  tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • This was really lovely,

    Submitted by Lauren Kelly on 14. August 2015 - 18:32.

    This was really lovely, thanks for sharing the recipe. I used the juice of a whole lime and a bit more fish sauce tmrc_emoticons.)

    I'm a Thermomix Consultant, wife and mum of two. I love cooking everything from scratch and nourishing my family with healthy, wholesome real foods.

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  • Delicious and authentic. I

    Submitted by Thermomistress on 26. June 2015 - 22:40.

    Delicious and authentic. I used additional fish sauce and lime juice to balance the flavours. I also served it with bean sprouts and brown rice. Next time I will ise coconut milk instead of cream.

    Steph Sofield- Thermomix Consultant 


    Find me on Facebook 'Thermomistress'!

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  • So glad you like it MinnieC79

    Submitted by Aussie TM5 Thermomixer on 8. June 2015 - 15:14.

    So glad you like it MinnieC79 tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • This is as good as any I've

    Submitted by MinnieC79 on 20. May 2015 - 19:40.

    This is as good as any I've had from a restaurant. I added some bamboo shoots and sugar snap peas to bulk it up. I also used lime instead of lemon as I prefer the flavour. Really quick and easy. 

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