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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Tom Kha Gai which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about and can be served for . In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Tom Kha Gai


  1. 4 cups homemade chicken stock
  2. 1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  3. 1 tsp kosher salt
  4. 2 (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk
  5. 6-10 makrut lime leaves, torn
  6. 3 inch knob of galangal, sliced
  7. 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  8. 2-4 fresh Thai chilies
  9. 2 tbsp fish sauce, plus more to taste
  10. 1 tbsp palm sugar or regular sugar
  11. 1 lb mushrooms (oyster, shimeji, shiitake, whatever mix you’d like!)
  12. Lime juice from 2 limes, plus more to taste
  13. Jasmine rice for serving
  14. Cilantro for garnish
  15. Note: homemade chicken stock is preferred, but if you don’t have it on hand then water works just fine. Replace stock with water in step 1 and add 1tsp kosher salt
  16. Note: makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal are not meant to be eaten. Fish them out before eating or cook in a mesh herb infuser for easier removal
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Tom Kha Gai


  • 1

    In a Dutch oven or a large pot, add the chicken stock, sliced chicken thighs, and salt. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

  • 2

    Add the coconut milk, makrut lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, chilies, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Bring to a boil, and once boiling lower the heat to simmer 5-10 min.

  • 3

    Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until cooked through.

  • 4

    Turn off the heat and add lime juice to taste. Feel free to add a little more fish sauce if needed too.

  • 5

    Serve with Jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro.


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Tom Kha Gai that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Tom Kha Gai. Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!