Tom Kha Teacups
Ingredients
- 4 cups good chicken broth, preferably homemade
- 2 pieces lemongrass stalks, very roughly chopped, white and tender green parts only ⓘ
- 1 piece galangal (or ginger), 2 inches in size, very roughly chopped
- 1 ounce shrimp shells (optional, but highly recommended) ⓘ
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar simple syrup ⓘ
- 8 kaffir lime leaves ⓘ
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped and packed
- 2 thai chiles, stems removed, roughly chopped ⓘ
Instructions
- In a saucepan on high heat, add the chicken broth, lemongrass, galangal, shrimp shells (if you're using them), coconut milk, fish sauce, and palm sugar simple syrup. Bring to a boil, then bring the heat down to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn the heat off. Add the lime leaves, cilantro, and thai chiles, then put the cover back on. Let stand for 4 minutes.
- Strain the broth and discard all the aromatics. Serve in teacups, bowls, or just leave it in the sauce pan and use a bendy straw.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
143
kcal
7% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).