Quinoa Tom Kha Gai



A fusion of Thai flavors and quinoa, this Tom Kha Gai soup is a delightful and nutritious twist on the classic. The quinoa adds a wholesome touch to the coconut milk-based soup, making it a satisfying and comforting meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 13
  • 5 oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced chicken breast
  • 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 thumb-sized galangal, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 red chili, sliced optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Use cold water to rinse the quinoa

Mix quinoa and chicken broth together in a pot

It will take about 15 minutes of simmering after the heat is turned down after the quinoa is cooked

Bring the coconut milk to a slow boil in a different pot

In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, chicken, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal

Keep cooking until the chicken is done

Fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and coconut sugar should all be mixed in

Take out the galangal slices, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves

Put the quinoa in bowls and pour the Tom Kha Gai over it

Add fresh cilantro and sliced red chili, if you want


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