How to Make The Best Thai Coconut Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and exotic ingredients, and one dish that truly embodies the essence of Thai cooking is the classic Thai Coconut Soup. This aromatic and creamy soup, also known as Tom Kha Gai, is a popular dish in Thailand and has gained popularity in restaurants around the world for its unique blend of flavors and textures.

The key to making the best Thai Coconut Soup lies in the balance of flavors. The soup is sweet, spicy, tangy, and creamy all at once...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • ½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger, curry paste, and lemongrass; cook and stir in the hot oil for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth, then stir in fish sauce and brown sugar; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; cook until no longer translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice; season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 579mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 451mg