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 and stir well, allowing flavours to combine. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  3. 3Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and curry paste. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Mix stock cube(s) with boiling water, then slowly add to the pot, stirring constantly.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the broth, then add coconut milk and simmer.
  6. 6Slice mushrooms and tofu, then add to the broth. Cook until softened (5-10 minutes).
  7. 7Add chopped spring onion and coriander. Season with sugar and lime juice.
  8. 8Serve in bowls. Garnish with red chilli, coriander, lime wedges, and chilli oil (optional).

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 rice wine 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 Thai Chilli oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper

Equipment

saucepansieveknifecutting board