Chicken and Coconut Soup (Thailand)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 9
Authentic Chicken and Coconut Soup recipe with Thai flavors
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Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 quart coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb chicken breast , boneless , skinless , cut into 1-inch strips
3 lemongrass , stalks trimmed , smashed , cut into 2-inch lengths
3/4 inch fresh ginger , cut into 10 slices
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 fresh lime leaves , fresh , roughly chopped
1 cup button mushroom , sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce ( nam pla )
3 tablespoons lime juice , fresh
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , chopped ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
425
Sugar
4g
Fat
38g
This Chicken and Coconut Soup is a classic Thai soup that is popular all over Southeast Asia. It is often served in small portions as a starter course before a meal, but it can also be enjoyed as a light meal on its own. The dish is known for its complex blend of flavors, combining sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and spiciness which is characteristic of Thai cuisine. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your preference in terms of spice and heat.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring coconut milk and chicken stock to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2.Add lemongrass, ginger, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Add chicken, lime leaves, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4.Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5.Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro before serving.

PROS

This soup is packed with bold and complex flavors from Thai ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, and fish sauce.

The combination of coconut milk and lime juice gives this soup a rich and tangy taste.

It is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold weather or when you want something comforting and filling.

CONS

The use of coconut milk and fish sauce in this recipe can make it high in sodium and calories.

If you have a nut allergy, you may need to substitute coconut milk with a different ingredient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is filled with ingredients that have known health benefits. Lemongrass and ginger are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.
Fish sauce is rich in vitamin B12 and protein, and can aid in blood sugar regulation.

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