{"id":8185,"date":"2023-09-28T21:54:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islasbahamas.org\/?p=8185"},"modified":"2023-09-25T20:04:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T13:04:53","slug":"tom-kha-gai-recipe-authentic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islasbahamas.org\/tom-kha-gai-recipe-authentic\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Thai Cuisine with our Authentic Tom Kha Gai Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tom kha gai is a popular Thai soup that is known for its unique blend of flavors. The traditional recipe relies on key ingredients such as galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chili, which give the soup its signature aroma and taste.<\/p>\n
Galangal, a member of the ginger family, has a distinct earthy and citrusy flavor that sets it apart from regular ginger. Kaffir lime leaves add a tangy and slightly bitter note to the soup, while Thai chili brings the heat that balances the other flavors.<\/p>\n
The secret to a perfect tom kha gai lies in balancing the flavors and achieving the right creamy consistency. Coconut milk is a key ingredient that gives the soup its velvety texture and sweetness. Lime juice, fish sauce<\/a>, and palm sugar are added to balance the flavors and create a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory.<\/p>\nThe Traditional Tom Kha Gai Recipe<\/h3>\n
Ingredients<\/th>\n | Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chicken breast, sliced<\/td>\n | 1 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coconut milk<\/td>\n | 2 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Galangal, sliced<\/td>\n | 4-5 thin slices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kaffir lime leaves<\/td>\n | 4-5 leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thai chili, sliced<\/td>\n | 1-2 peppers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lemongrass, sliced<\/td>\n | 1 stalk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chicken broth<\/td>\n | 1 cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lime juice<\/td>\n | 2-3 tablespoons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fish sauce<\/td>\n | 2 tablespoons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Palm sugar<\/td>\n | 1 tablespoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cilantro leaves, chopped<\/td>\n | A handful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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