Tom kha gai

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Chicken
Thai
IngredientQuantity
1Chicken Stock800ml
2Coconut Milk800g
3Galangal Paste2 tablespoons
4Lemongrass Stalks2
5Lime Leaves8
6Chicken Thighs500g
7Oyster Mushrooms300g
8Birds-eye Chillies6
9Caster Sugar1 tablespoon
10Fish Sauce5 tablespoons
11LimeJuice of 3
12Coriander LeavesTo serve
13RiceTo serve

Instructions

step 1 Pour the chicken stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Tip in the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer, around 6-8 mins. Keeping at a gentle simmer, add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 mins until tender and cooked through. step 2 Stir in the mushrooms and chillies, and simmer for a further 3-5 mins until everything is cooked through. Sprinkle in the sugar and 3 tbsp each of the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and add the remaining if required. step 3 Remove the galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves before serving using a slotted spoon. Ladle into bowls and serve with coriander leaves sprinkled over and steamed rice on the side. Will keep chilled for up to three days. Leave to cool first.