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Tom Kha Gai

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A sweet and sour chicken broth with coconut milk, served with vermicelli and vegetables.

Tom Kha Gai

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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 400 ml of coconut milk
  • 200 g of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 onions
  • 1 chili
  • 1 green lemon
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lime leaf
  • 1 bowl of vermicelli

Method

  1. In a pot, heat the coconut milk and add minced garlic.
  2. Add chopped onions and chili, cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until almost done.
  4. Add water, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and lime leaf, stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with vermicelli and vegetables.
  7. Enjoy!

The story

Tom Kha Gai is a traditional Thai dish that is said to have originated as a simple chicken broth, which evolved with the addition of coconut milk and other ingredients.

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