Ingredients
– Boneless skinless chicken thighs
– Chicken broth or stock unsalted to bring to a boil with salt
– Coconut milk preferably UHT pasteurized in cartons, added after simmering chicken
– Fresh lemongrass bottom half, smashed and cut, added during simmering
– Thinly sliced fresh or frozen galangal, added during simmering
– Makrut lime leaves twisted and torn, added during simmering
– Thai chilies smashed, added during simmering
– Oyster mushrooms or other Asian mushrooms, added during simmering
– Fish sauce approximately half added during simmering, with adjustments to taste
– Palm sugar or granulated sugar approximately half added during simmering, with adjustments to taste
– Fresh lime juice most added at the end, with adjustments to taste
– Cilantro or green onions for garnish, stirred in at the end
Instructions
1-Step 1: Prep the Aromatics First, prepare your ingredients by smashing and cutting the lemongrass, slicing the galangal, and tearing the makrut lime leaves. This quick prep, taking about 10 minutes, sets you up for smooth cooking. Slice the chicken thighs thinly for even cooking.
2-Step 2: Simmer the Broth In a pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil with salt, add the chicken, and simmer gently for 15 minutes. This step pulls flavors from the meat into the broth, creating a solid base.
3-Step 3: Add the Rest and Finish Stir in the coconut milk and other aromatics, simmer for 5 minutes, then season with fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Adjust flavors as needed and garnish fresh. Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal, and remember to add fresh herbs at the end for the best taste. For more ideas on adapting recipes, check out our guide on making easyBurmese dishes on the blog.
Last Step:
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🌿 Use galangal for authentic flavor; do not substitute with ginger. Frozen galangal can be used if fresh is unavailable.
🍋 Add lime juice and fresh herbs just before serving to preserve brightness and freshness.
🍄 For a vegan version, use vegetable broth, substitute mushrooms or tofu for chicken, and replace fish sauce with soy sauce or vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1426mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 108mg