Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Total Time

35 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 4 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into thin strips and sauté in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
2. In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with spring onions and fresh coriander and serve steaming hot.