Creamy & Aromatic Thai Tom Kha Gai 🥥🍲🌿 A Comforting Coconut Chicken Soup Infused with Lemongrass, Galangal, Kaffir Lime & Soul-Warming Flavours 😋✨🔥

🥥🍲 Tom Kha Gai – Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with Soul-Warming Flavours 🌿✨

Creamy, aromatic, and deeply comforting 😋, Tom Kha Gai is a classic Thai soup that perfectly balances rich coconut milk, fresh herbs, and gentle heat. The fragrance of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves creates a soothing harmony, while tender chicken makes it hearty and satisfying 🥥🍗. With the premium aroma and purity of PIKS Spices, this Thai favorite turns even more flavorful — restaurant-style yet easy to make at home ❤️🔥

📝 Ingredients

For the Soup

• 300 g chicken breast, thinly sliced 🍗

• 2 cups coconut milk 🥥

• 1½ cups water or light chicken stock

• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised 🌿

• 1-inch galangal (or ginger), sliced

• 4–5 kaffir lime leaves, torn 🍃

• 150 g mushrooms (button or straw mushrooms) 🍄

🌟 PIKS Spices – Flavour Balance

• ½ tsp PIKS White Pepper Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder (adjust to taste 🌶️)

Sauces & Seasoning

• 1½ tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for mild version)

• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, for balance)

For Garnish

• Fresh coriander leaves 🌿

• Red chilli slices 🌶️

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Build the Aromatic Base

In a pot, add water (or stock), lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves 🌿.
Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5–7 minutes until fragrant ✨

Step 2: Add Coconut Milk

Lower the heat and add coconut milk 🥥.
Stir gently and let it heat without boiling — this keeps the soup creamy and smooth.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

Add sliced chicken and mushrooms 🍗🍄.
Cook on medium-low heat until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 4: Season with PIKS Spices

Add PIKS White Pepper Powder, PIKS Black Pepper Powder, and PIKS Red Chilli Powder 🌶️.
Season with fish sauce (or soy sauce), salt, and a pinch of sugar if needed. Stir gently.

Step 5: Final Balance

Switch off the heat and add fresh lime juice 🍋 for brightness.
Taste and adjust seasoning — Tom Kha Gai should be creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy 😋

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot as a starter or light meal 🍲

• Pair with steamed rice for a fuller dinner 🍚

• Best enjoyed fresh for maximum aroma ❤️

💡 Pro Tips

• Never boil coconut milk aggressively — gentle heat keeps it silky 🥥

• Adjust spice with PIKS Red Chilli Powder to suit your taste 🌶️

• Remove lemongrass and galangal before serving (they’re for aroma, not eating)

❤️ Final Spoon

This Tom Kha Gai is creamy, fragrant, and deeply comforting — elevated with the balanced warmth and purity of PIKS Spices 🌿✨.
A true Thai classic that warms the soul with every spoonful 🥥🍲😋

Thank You😘