Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken meat

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk

2 cups water

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

4 tablespoons fish sauce

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.

Step 2

In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

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