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Tom Kha Gai — traditional dish from Central Thailand, Thailand
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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Tom Kha Gai

How to order / say it
Say it ต้มข่าไก่ — [tom-kah-gai]
Order I would like the Tom Kha Gai, please.
Locally ขอต้มข่าไก่ได้ไหมครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

A soothing coconut milk chicken soup with galangal.

Why try it?

This soup highlights Krabi's rich use of local spices and herbs, offering a gentle yet deeply flavorful introduction to Thai comfort foods. It represents the balance of flavors Thai cuisine is renowned for.

How it tastes

Tom Kha Gai is a warm, herbal soup with a creamy base and a mild yet tangy taste from lime and lemongrass. Each spoonful balances coconut richness with subtle heat and citrusy notes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Tom Kha Gai is a Thai soup with early records dating back to the late 19th century. It is traditionally from central Thailand but has spread across the country, becoming a beloved dish in Krabi's culinary offerings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 g chicken breast
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 30 g galangal
  • 🌿 20 g lemongrass
  • 🌿 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves
  • 🥕 150 g mushrooms
  • 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 🍋 2 tbsp lime juice

Method

  1. 1 Bring coconut milk to a simmer with galangal and lemongrass.
  2. 2 Add chicken and simmer until cooked through.
  3. 3 Stir in mushrooms, lime leaves, and fish sauce.
  4. 4 Remove from heat, add lime juice, and serve hot.

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