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The famous Thai coconut soup: Tom Kah


Tom is what Thai people name soup and Kah is Thai for Galangal a root -simular to ginger - that gifes this soup it's special flavor. It is a is a spicy and sour hot soup, but the spiciness is totally depending on the person who makes the soup of course. A very popular side dish with our lunches and dinners at the Food Forest Kitchen Restaurant in Paksong.



 

TOM KAH COCONUT SOUP

Prep Time: 10 mins - Cook Time: 25 mins - Total Time: 35 mins - Makes: 4 servings


INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1/2 small onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon ground galangal

  • 1 teaspoon sugar, or coconut sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • Zest from one lime

  • 3 cups vegetable stock (see recipe)

  • 2 cups coconut milk, (see recipe)

For Serving

  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

  • 2 spring onions, sliced

  • Lime wedges


EQUIPMENT

  • Big pot

PREPARATION

  • Chop the onion

  • Mince the garlic

  • Slice the mushrooms

  • Shred the carrots

  • Ground the ginger

  • Zest the lime

  • Make the vegegetable stock

  • Make the coconut milk

  • Chop the cilantro

  • Chop the spring onion

  • Slice the lime into wedges

METHOD

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat.

  • Add onion, garlic and mushrooms.

  • Sauté for 3-5 minutes.

  • Add carrots, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, lemon zest, vegetable stock and coconut milk.

  • Bring to a boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve with lime wedges, top with cilantro and green onions and enjoy!


Tom ka soup can be stored for 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.


 

This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.


Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!


A MEAL WITH A VIEW.



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