*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kah-Kai)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Boneless chicken breasts --
                        - cut into bite size pieces
     1/3   c            Galangal -- finely sliced
   3       c            Chicken broth
   2       tb           White or brown sugar
   1       tb           Fish sauce
   2 1/2   tb           Lemon or lime juice
     1/2   c            Cilantro leaves  -- for topping
     1/2   tb           Thai chili paste (Pik Pou)
     1/2   c            Button mushrooms -- finely sliced
  16       oz           Can coconut milk

  In a large pot add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and galangal.
  Bring to boil (350°F) stirring for 1 minute & making sure that the
  coconut milk and the chicken broth are mixed well. Next add the
  chicken breasts and stir for 1 more minute. Now add in the
  remaining ingredients and stir for 1 more minute. Remove the soup
  from the heat and pour into individual soup bowls and topping with
  the cilantro leaves. If you want your soup spicier, top with sliced
  serrano.
 
  Posted by: (JCMJ43F)


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