Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
Submitted by: Holly

Photo by: LynnInTokyo "The quintessential Thai soup."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time:15 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:35 Minutes
Servings:6

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INGREDIENTS:
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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DIRECTIONS:
Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Info
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 433
Total Fat: 41.1g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 787mg
Total Carbs: 5.6g
Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
Protein: 14.8g