Tom Yam Gai ( Spicy Chicken Soup)

Tom Yam Gai soup is known to be sour and spicy Thai soup, which can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. 

                                                                                          

 

Ingredients

8 oz chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (with or without bone) or shrimp

4-5 kaffir lime leaves

2-3 pieces galangal, slices

1 1/2 cup staw mushroom, halved

4 Tablespoons Thai fish sauce

3 cups water

1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2" long pieces

2 Tablespoons lime juice

1 Tablespoon Thai chili pepper, chopped

Preparation

1.      In a medium-sized pot boiled water over high heat. Add kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemon grass. Cook for 2 minutes.

2.      Add straw mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes more. Add chicken. Do not stir. Cook for 5 minutes or less until the chicken is cooked through - do not overcook.

3.      Remove the pot. Season to taste with fish sauce, lime juice and chili peppers. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.