# SPICY TOM KHA

A creamy, comforting and flavorful broth with shiitake mushrooms and tofu.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 banana shallot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 thumb size knob ginger
- 0.5 red chili
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 l vegetable stock
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp brown/coconut sugar
- 1 lime
- 200 g shiitake mushrooms
- 150 g tofu
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- 1 Thai Chilli oil
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Salt
- Pepper

## Instructions

1. Prepare all your aromatics - chop your shallot, garlic, ginger + chilli.
2. Bash the lemongrass, then warm the oil on a medium heat in a saucepan.
3. Add your aromatics, stirring well + allow to combine flavours. Sauté for 3-5 mins.
4. Add the soy, rice vinegar + curry paste. Stir well + cook off for another 2-3 mins.
5. Mix your stock cube(s) with the boiling water, then slowly add to the pot, stirring as you go.
6. Bring to a boil, then allow to simmer for 15-20 mins.
7. Strain the broth through a sieve, then add the coconut milk + simmer.
8. Slice the mushrooms + tofu, then add to the broth + cook until softened (5-10 mins).
9. Add a bunch of chopped spring onion + coriander if you like.
10. Season with sugar + lime juice.
11. To serve, ladle into deep bowls. Garnish with red chilli, coriander, lime wedges + a swirl of chilli oil if you like - enjoy!

## Equipment

- saucepan
- sieve
- chopping board
- knife
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- bowl

## Tips

- Add Thai Red Curry paste for a bit of a kick.
- Shiitake mushrooms and tofu absorb the broth's flavors beautifully.
- Garnish with red chilli, coriander, lime wedges and a swirl of chilli oil.
- To make more soup, make sure to follow along for Soup Season 2.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGd5EJ9Cy/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6be0c540-697a-417b-b0ba-2169fc4cd768
- Extracted: 2025-06-20

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