Recipe

Tom Ka Gai Recipe

	Dakotasmommy / All my dishes 6 months, 3 weeks ago Yummy soup that sounds intimidating but is very easy to make. Can be modified to desired spiciness Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:4	Dakotasmomm
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Ingredients

/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced

1 stalk lemongrass, halved and bruised (found at markets such as New Seasons, Whole Foods or asian markets (or 2 t. minced lemon zest)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 T. vegetable oil

2 cups chicken broth

1 can (13 oz.) coconut milk

3 T. fish sauce

3 T. fresh lime juice

2 T. heavy cream

1 T. sugar

1/4-1 whole serrano chile, sliced

1 cup (4 oz.) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced

1 cup (4 oz.) cooked chicken or turkey, cubed or sliced (white meat preferred

Chopped fresh basil, cilantro, and mint

Directions

Saute shallots, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; do not allow to brown.

Add broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, cream, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the lemongrass.

Stir in chile, mushrooms, and turkey. Simmer to heat turkey through, about 3 minutes, then ladle into bowls.

Garnish each serving with chopped herbs.

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Comments

grandmommy 6 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh this sounds wonderful! There's a little place in Nashville that does a good job on this one. I've never made it myself but with your recipe I think I may give it a try! Great post! Your version sounds full of flavor.

sday5 2 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I bookmarked this one for sure. I will try it soon and give a review.

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