Thai Chicken Soup (Gai Dom Kha)

This authentic Thai Chicken Soup, known as Gai Dom Kha, is a fragrant and warming dish that balances the heat of red chilies with the creamy richness of coconut milk. The broth is infused with a powerful paste of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, coriander roots, and shallots, creating a deep, aromatic base. Tender slices of chicken breast poach directly in the simmering coconut broth, absorbing the complex flavors. Finished with a bright splash of lime juice and fish sauce, this soup offers a perfect harmony of spicy, savory, and tangy notes.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Thai

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 384

Description

This authentic Thai Chicken Soup, known as Gai Dom Kha, is a fragrant and warming dish that balances the heat of red chilies with the creamy richness of coconut milk. The broth is infused with a powerful paste of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, coriander roots, and shallots, creating a deep, aromatic base. Tender slices of chicken breast poach directly in the simmering coconut broth, absorbing the complex flavors. Finished with a bright splash of lime juice and fish sauce, this soup offers a perfect harmony of spicy, savory, and tangy notes.

Directions

1
Wash lemongrass stalks, trim off the root ends and tough outer layers, then thinly slice the bottom 6 inches.
2
Chop 1 tablespoon of the sliced lemongrass finely.
3
In a blender or mortar, puree the chopped lemongrass, sliced ginger, garlic, peppercorns, coriander roots, and shallots into a smooth paste.
4
Pour 1 cup of the coconut milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5
Add the lemongrass paste mixture to the boiling coconut milk, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release the aromatics.
6
Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken slices, remaining coconut milk, remaining ginger slices, and remaining lemongrass stalks.
7
Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 10-15 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and season with minced red chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice, adjusting to taste.
9
Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded kaffir lime leaves and chopped coriander sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 384kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g38%
Saturated Fat 11.8g60%
Cholesterol 22.5mg8%
Sodium 221.5mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g16%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g114%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 17.4g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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