Tom Kha Gai Soup
by SedonaLennox
Classic thai recipe. Perfect for a busy weekday evening.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1-1/2 tablespoon thai red chilli paste
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 large lemongrass stalk ; trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 6 thin slices ginger
- 2 thai chilies ; seeded and cut into thin slices
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast ; cut into thin slices
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms ; cut into thin slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil ; chopped
- 2 cups brown rice ; *optional*
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the oil and the red chilli paste in the pan, stir until simmering
Add the coconut milk and the chicken stock, bring to a boil
Bring the broth down to a simmer, add in the lemongrass (or lemon zest), ginger, lime juice and fish sauce. Let simmer 5 minutes.
Turn the heat up to medium heat, add in the chicken. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add mushrooms. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the basil and the chillies. Let sit for 2 minutes.
Optional: Add brown rice
Serve & Enjoy!
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (1121g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 3 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 1638 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 796 (49%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 88.5g | 118 % | |
| Saturated Fat 55.6g | 278 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 17.8g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 8.8g | ||
| Cholesterol 207.9mg | 64 % | |
| Sodium 1841.3mg | 63 % | |
| Potassium 2173.3mg | 57 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 123g | 36 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 19 % | |
| Sugars, other 118.1g | ||
| Protein 90.5g | 129 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1638
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