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For lovers of Thai food, Tom Kha Gai (or Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) is the perfect start to any meal. Its combination of coconut milk, lime juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, chili, and cilantro make it the perfect mix of light, spicy, sweet, and savory.

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk

1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger

1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-in. pieces

1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-in. chunks

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon Thai chili paste

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, broth, ginger, and lemongrass and bring to boil over high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili paste. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is firm and opaque, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard lemongrass. Garnish servings with basil and cilantro.

Recipe via MyRecipes; Image via Gourmet Grub