Spicy Tom Kha

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare all aromatics: chop shallot, garlic, ginger, and chilli. Bash the lemongrass.
  2. 2Warm oil in a saucepan, add aromatics, stir well, and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  3. 3Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Mix stock cube(s) with boiling water, add slowly to the pot, stirring.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, simmer for 15-20 minutes, then strain the broth.
  6. 6Add coconut milk and simmer.
  7. 7Slice mushrooms and tofu, add to broth and cook until softened (5-10 minutes).
  8. 8Add chopped spring onion and coriander, season with sugar and lime juice.
  9. 9Ladle into bowls and garnish with red chilli, coriander, lime wedges, and chilli oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 banana shallot
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 thumb size knob ginger
  • 1 tsp galangal
  • 0.5 red chilli
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp thai red curry paste
  • 1 l vegetable stock
  • 1 stock cubes
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp brown/coconut sugar
  • 1 lime
  • 200 g mushrooms
  • 150 g tofu
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 1 handful fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp Thai Chilli oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper

Equipment

saucepansieveknifecutting boardwhisk