Coconut Soup With Chicken, Galanga Root : Tom Kha Kai

Name: Coconut Soup With Chicken, Galanga Root : Tom Kha Kai
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth; 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 4 sliced thinly galangal; 1/2 onion, cut in 4 chunks; 1 -2 red Thai chile, bruised; 5 -7 mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This is very simple and original recipe from Thailand where I come from. Tom Kha Kai is not only a favorite soup among Thai people but it is also favorite dish for foreigner as well.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:57:56 GMT