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Citrus and Basil Tom Kha Kai - Spicy Thai Coconut Soup

Name: Citrus and Basil Tom Kha Kai - Spicy Thai Coconut Soup
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 onion (diced); 2 tbsp ginger (minced); 2 tbsp garlic (minced); 500g chicken (sliced); 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 lemongrass stalk (bruised); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 lime (juiced); 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)

A bright and refreshing twist with zesty lime and fresh basil.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir in chopped basil during the final 2 minutes of simmering.
In a pot, heat coconut oil. Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook until browned. Stir in coconut milk and broth.
Simmer for 10 minutes. Add lemongrass and cook 5 more minutes.
Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Serve hot.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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