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Tom Kha Gai Noodle Soup

My take on a Tom Kha Gai served over silky rice noodles.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 thumb-sized piece galangal finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 3 stems lemongrass smashed & diced
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 birds eye chillies finely diced
  • 1 bunch coriander roots finely diced
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 bunch Chinese broccoli or bok choy
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 400 ml coconut milk canned
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar heaped
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • extra chilli, coriander leaves or chilli oil to top optional

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan or pot

Method
 

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of the coconut milk to a large pot or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently and keeping an eye on the heat to prevent burning.
  2. Add another tablespoon of coconut milk along with the galangal, lemongrass, chilli and coriander root. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly and reducing the heat if needed.
  3. Add the lime zest and fish sauce and stir well to deglaze the bottom of the pot, as well as salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add another few tablespoons of coconut milk and continue stirring until everything is fragrant and well combined.
  5. Place rice noodles in a separate bowl and cover with warm water to soak for 10 minutes - not boiled water!
  6. Back to the main pot…Slowly pour in the chicken stock and add the brown sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer to slightly reduce.
  7. Add the remaining coconut milk and simmer for another few minutes.
  8. Add the cooked chicken and greens, until warmed through and wilted.
  9. Serve over cooked rice noodles and top with fresh chilli and coriander, and enjoy!