Chicken and Galangal Soup (Tom-Ka-Gai) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 stalks lemongrass, sliced into 1 inch pieces (or may use galangal)
1 (2 cup) can coconut milk, divided (labeled for cooking , not dessert)
1 (50 g) packet tom kha paste
2 -3 boneless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
2 -4 tbsp fish sauce , to taste
1 tsp soft brown sugar
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup water , as needed
4 -8 oz sliced mushrooms
5 chili peppers , to taste
fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine lemon grass, 1/2 can (1 C) of coconut milk and Tom Ka Paste in a medium pan and bring to a boil.
Continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for a couple minutes.
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar and chicken and simmer until chicken is cooked.
Add tomatoes and remaining coconut milk and bring to a boil.
Add water, as needed, for desired consistency and taste and bring to a boil.
Add mushrooms and cook until desired consistency.
Add brown sugar, fish sauce or chilies, as necessary, to adjust taste.
Turn off heat, add cilantro and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.47 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.57g	19%
Cholesterol	58.03mg	19%
Sodium	1049.73mg	44%
Potassium	691.92mg	15%
Total Carbs	8.87g	3%
Sugars	5.46g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	9%
Protein	22.82g	46%
Vitamin C	60.1mg	100%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	26.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.8 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.76g	19%
Cholesterol	21.98mg	19%
Sodium	397.67mg	44%
Potassium	262.12mg	15%
Total Carbs	3.36g	3%
Sugars	2.07g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	9%
Protein	8.65g	46%
Vitamin C	22.8mg	100%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	9.9mg	3%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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