Tom Kha Gai
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 4 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
- 1 sm. stalk galanga root sliced
- 10 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 1/2 lb. boneless chicken, cut into strips
- 1/4 lb. rice straw mushrooms
- 4 tbsp. lime juice
- 3 tbsp. fish sauce
- 10 hot chilies, chopped, for garnish
- Spring onions, chopped, for garnish
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Bring the coconut milk to a boil.
- Add lemon grass, galanga, and half of the lime leaves.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the stock to a clean pan.
- Return to heat and add chicken and mushrooms.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.
- Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce and lime leaves.
- Season to taste.
- Serve hot.
- Garnish as desired.
coconut milk, lemon grass, stalk galanga root, lime, boneless chicken, rice straw mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce, hot chilies, spring onions, cilantro
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22045 (may not work)