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Tom Yum Gai (Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup)

Tom Yum Gai: Easy Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup Recipe

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Tom Yum Gai is a delicious Thai soup known for its hot and sour flavors, featuring tender chicken and a fragrant broth.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 inch galangal, sliced
  • 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 Thai bird chilies, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. Simmer for 10 minutes to release flavors.
  3. Add chicken and mushrooms; cook until chicken is done, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in bird chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro and jalapeño slices if using.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra heat, increase the number of bird chilies.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 800 milligrams
  • Fat: 10 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 8 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 25 grams
  • Cholesterol: 70 milligrams