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Tom kha gai – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

Tom kha gai

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (250 mL) chicken stock
  • 3 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 3 2-inch (5 cm) pieces of lemongrass, bruised to help release the flavor
  • 2–3 1-inch (2 cm) pieces of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1–2 Thai chili peppers, thinly chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup (75 g) sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 2 lb (1 kg) chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring all the ingredients up to and including the chili peppers (if using) to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and let it cook for about an hour or so to really get those flavors melding.
  3. Add in the mushrooms and coconut milk.
  4. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add in the chicken and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Finish off with some cilantro and extra chili peppers (if you want) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 19g

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