Ingredients
– 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs (chicken breast can be used, but adjust cooking time to avoid overcooking)
– 1 liter unsalted chicken broth or stock (if not available, simmer chicken drumettes longer to make a rich broth)
– 400 ml coconut milk (preferably UHT pasteurized for a creamy texture)
– 2 stalks fresh or frozen lemongrass (use the bottom half, smashed and cut)
– 4 thin slices galangal (slice while slightly thawed if frozen, to keep it from getting mushy; note it’s not the same as ginger)
– 4 fresh or frozen makrut lime leaves (bruised and torn for better flavor release)
– 2-3 smashed Thai chilies (optional, for a gentle spice level)
– 150 grams oyster mushrooms or other Asian mushrooms (adds texture and earthy notes)
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce (for salty umami; use soy sauce or vegan fish sauce for plant-based versions)
– 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or substitute with regular sugar to balance flavors)
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (added at the end for brightness)
– Fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish, amounts as desired)
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, smash lemongrass, slice galangal, tear lime leaves, and cut mushrooms.
2-Boil the base: In a pot, bring 1 liter of chicken broth to a boil with salt and chicken until tender, about 10 minutes.
3-Add flavors: Stir in 400 ml coconut milk, 2 stalks lemongrass, 4 slices galangal, 4 makrut lime leaves, 2-3 Thai chilies, 150 grams mushrooms, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon palm sugar; simmer for 5 minutes.
4-Season to taste: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 2 tablespoons lime juice, then adjust as needed.
5-Finish and serve: Remove herbs, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve hot, perhaps with jasmine rice.
Last Step:
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🧊 Use frozen galangal sliced while slightly thawed to avoid mushiness.
🍗 If using chicken breast, marinate slices in fish sauce and add briefly with mushrooms to prevent overcooking.
🥢 Add fresh lime juice and garnishes just before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1426mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 108mg