Spicy Tom Kha

37m
Serves 1
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Directions

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

Equipment

saucepansieveknifewooden spoonwhisk