Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha) Recipe

This Thai coconut soup is a creamy, delicious dish that combines the goodness of coconut milk with lemongrass and some spices. It is a comforting dish. Let's see how to make it.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 cup mushrooms (button or shiitake), sliced

• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces

• 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (or zest of 1 lime)

• 1-inch piece of ginger or galangal, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste

• 1-2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 red chili, sliced (optional, for spice)

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method of making Thai Coconut Soup:

• To prepare the broth heat the coconut milk and broth (vegetable or chicken) over medium heat in a large pot.

• Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger and garlic. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.

• Now add chopped mushrooms and cook until soft.

• After this, add all the sauces red Thai curry paste, fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, and sugar.

• Adjust the seasonings to your taste and bring to a boil.

• Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves before serving.

• Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. You can enjoy it as a starter or as a light meal with rice.

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