Tom kha gai (Lao: ຕົ້ມຂ່າໄກ່, Thai: ต้มข่าไก่, IPA: [tôm kʰàː kaj, tôm kʰàː kàj]), literally "boiled galangal chicken") is a spicy hot soup in Lao cuisine and Thai Cuisine. This soup is made with coconut milk, galangal, lemon grass and chicken. The fried chillies add a smoky flavor as well as texture, color and heat, but not so much that it overwhelms the soup. The key is to get a taste balance between the spices. Thai-style Tom Kha Gai does not ...
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