Tom kha gai
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Tom kha gai

30g+ ProteinChickenFishMaintenanceThai

Ingredients

  • 800ml Chicken Stock
  • 800g Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Galangal Paste
  • 2 Lemongrass Stalks
  • 8 Lime Leaves
  • 500g Chicken Thighs
  • 300g Oyster Mushrooms
  • 6 Birds-eye Chillies
  • 1 tablespoon Caster Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • Juice of 3 Lime
  • To serve Coriander Leaves
  • To serve Rice

Instructions

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step 1

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Pour the chicken stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Tip in the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer, around 6-8 mins. Keeping at a gentle simmer, add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 mins until tender and cooked through.

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step 2

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Stir in the mushrooms and chillies, and simmer for a further 3-5 mins until everything is cooked through. Sprinkle in the sugar and 3 tbsp each of the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and add the remaining if required.

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step 3

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Remove the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves before serving using a slotted spoon. Ladle into bowls and serve with coriander leaves sprinkled over and steamed rice on the side. Will keep chilled for up to three days. Leave to cool first.

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Nutrition Facts

577
Calories
32g
Protein

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