Authentic Thai Recipe for Chicken and Galangal Coconut Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Chicken thigh meat
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 Cups Straw Mushrooms
• 3 - 4 Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 inch Galangal root
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 6 Kaffir Lime leaves
• 2 or 3 leaves Culantro
• 1 sprig Coriander / Cilantro Leaves
• 1 - 2 Tablespoons Lime
• 1 - 2 teaspoons White cane sugar
• 1 - 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 Cup Water

Steps

1. 1

   Heat coconut milk in a small pot. Add the chicken, stir in well, and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add 1 cup of water, and bring the soup back up to a boil.

3. 3

   Add galangal, lemongrass, onion, sugar, and salt. Stir in well and bring back to a boil.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms, then bring back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves, culantro, and lime juice. Stir well and boil for 30 seconds, then it's done.