Tom Kha Gai (Thai coconut chicken soup)

dOne of the tastiest and easiest Thai foods to prepare, tom kha simply requires fresh lemongrass –dried galangal and packaged coconut milk will still produce a decent soup. While technically a soup, it is typically served with rice and eaten like a curry, ladled over the rice and then eaten.

Ingredients

• Dried Galangal Slices 2-3 pcs
• Lemon Grass (fresh) 2 pcs
• Garlic 1 clove
• Tamarind Paste 1 pinch
• Fresh Chilies 3-4
• Fish or Soy Sauce to taste
• Chicken ½ lb
• Coconut milk 13.5 oz can

Instructions
1. Boil 1 cup of water with galangal, lemon grass, garlic, and tamarind for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add chicken (pre-cut into 2” pieces) to boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk and return to boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
4. Add fish sauce (1tbsp), soy sauce, and 2 slices of white onion. Boil for one minute.
5. Remove from heat and serve with rice.