Tom Kha Gai

Authentic Tom Kha Gai is a simple delicious recipe and is one of Thailand’s most popular soups. Made with fragrant Thai ingredients like lemongrass, Kefir lime, ginger and galanga root, this Thai Coconut Chicken Soup can be made on the stove top or in an Instant Pot. The soup is Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable! It is a hot seller in most of the best Thai restaurants in Dubai and around UAE.

The authentic recipe for Tom Kha Gai is full of amazing flavors and can be made quickly and easily on the stove top or in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. What makes Tom Kha Gai recipe truly authentic is the use of galangal root. It does require a trip to the Asian Market, but when you have the dish, you will love yourself for it. So will your family or friends. Another specialty of the dish is that the rich and fragrant coconut broth of the soup is comforting in every weather. The dish is most popular among Thai restaurants in Mirdif and Dubai.

The preparation of this dish is quite simple. Those who like the non-vegetarian version can poach whole chicken breasts in the infused broth then shred with 2 forks and cook for a while. No pre-cutting is required. Then you can add the remaining ingredients. Boiling coconut milk too long will take some of its lovely sweetness away, so do not over boil it or over cook it, just maintain in gentle simmer and not for too long.

To make a vegan version you can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Some crispy tofu can be added along with olive oil, salt and pepper. You may add other vegetables if you like. You can substitute vegan fish sauce for regular fish sauce. The dish now gaining momentum by being one of the most ordered among Thai food delivery in Dubai. The Tom Kha Gai can be served over rice or rice noodles.