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Tom Kha Gai Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp peanut oil
1 tbsp lemon grass, finely chopped (if can'tsp find use lemon peel)
3 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 thai chillies, chopped finely (de-seed if afraid of too much spice)
4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced thinly (if can'tsp find use peel of lime)
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 can of coconut milk (400 ml) from the international section of grocery store
1 1/2 cups of milk
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
optional add-in : chinese frozen dumplings, cooked to package directions
important garnishes
3 green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup lemon juice (or lime)
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint
bean sprouts , a couple handfuls

Directions:

Heat oil in large saucepan (or wok); cook lemon grass, ginger, garlic, chilli, lime leaves and turmeric, stirring until fragrant about 2 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, stock, water, milk and fish sauce (do not be afraid of this sauce, it's not what you might expect, however, no other flavor in the world could substitute fish sauce and EXTREMELY important to this soup); bring to boil. Add chicken; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Just before serviing stir in the garnishes and top with lemon juice!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1015.34 Kcal (4251 kJ)
Calories from fat	654.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.69g	112%
Cholesterol	108.98mg	36%
Sodium	2104.57mg	88%
Potassium	1302.2mg	28%
Total Carbs	50.19g	17%
Sugars	9.87g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Protein	46.21g	92%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	50.1mg	279%
Calcium	219.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.86 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.23g	112%
Cholesterol	13.83mg	36%
Sodium	267.1mg	88%
Potassium	165.27mg	28%
Total Carbs	6.37g	17%
Sugars	1.25g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	4%
Protein	5.87g	92%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	28%
Iron	6.4mg	279%
Calcium	27.9mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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