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Authentic Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

This exquisite soup, infused with coconut milk and lemongrass, invites a soothing warmth that resonates with the gentle curves of culinary alchemy.

ThaiPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In a pot, combine chicken broth, lemongrass, and galangal; for 10 minutes .

  2. 2

    Add coconut milk and chicken slices, cooking until chicken is done.

  3. 3

    Stir in kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, lime juice, and fresh chili.

  4. 4

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

📋Details

CuisineThai
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
20%
💧Water
35%
🌍Earth
18%
💨Air
27%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy5%
Reactivity94%
0.062
Heat
0.406
Entropy
7.389
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

84.88cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
4%
of 2000 cal
protein4.23g20%
carbs10.94g52%
fat3.78g40%
% Daily Value
Protein
4.23g8%
Carbs
10.94g4%
Fat
3.78g5%
Fiber
0.91g3%
Sugar
1.31g3%
Sodium
1019.2mg44%