Comments on: Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

By: tessks

tessks — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:11:40 +0000

I love this soup–it has fantastic flavor! I tweak it just a bit by substituting red pepper flakes in place of the green chili (more for convenience than anything else) and adding in some freshly sliced mushrooms.

By: carissaleigh

carissaleigh — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:59:10 +0000

I’ve made this a few times and it is great! thank you!
I like to add cauliflower and broccoli to make it a one pot meal even though I’m sure that makes it less traditional!
I also use about 1/8 c of fish sauce to cut down on sodium.

By: girlofthegoldenwest

girlofthegoldenwest — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:12:47 +0000

I have to say, on behalf of my Thai mother, after reading over this recipe…that seems like waaay too much fish sauce. I would dial it back to no more than a tablespoon.

Fish sauce can have an unbelievably high sodium content.

By: dawnalee

dawnalee — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:36:48 +0000

This is delicious. I used an extra can of coconut milk and some water for the chicken broth and added a large head of chopped cauliflower after straining the flavored broth, simmering til it was tender. Really enjoyed the flavors!

Looking forward to tomorrow’s leftovers as I’m sure the flavors will blend and intensify.

Cauliflower is one of my go to meat replacers. I generally use it in place of chicken.

By: superterrificwrx

superterrificwrx — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:47:38 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I just at this at a Thai restaurant a week ago and I’ve never had anything like it before….it was so good! I can’t wait to try and make it myself