tom ka gai (coconut chicken soup)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
• in a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. reduce heat. add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
• sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.