Tom Kha Soup
“Lemongrass is an ancient herb that Thai folks have incorporated into many recipes. This herb was famously used for the king and royal families to promote health, invigoration and cure illnesses.”—Kim Naka “Mama Kim,” Aloy Modern Thai owner & founder
Ingredients
- 5 oz. boiling water
- ½ carrot (diced)
- 1 daikon (cubed)
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 tsp. soy
- 10 oz. coconut milk
- ½ stalk lemongrass (crushed)
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tsp. palm sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- preferred protein
- preferred vegetables
- 1 tsp. chili oil
Directions
- For the vegetarian soup base, combine 5 oz. boiling water, ½ carrot, diced, and 1 daikon, cubed.
- Add ⅓ tsp. salt, 3 tsp. soy, 10 oz. coconut milk, ½ stalk lemongrass, crushed until you see fibers inside, 2 kaffir lime leaves and 1 tsp. palm sugar, and bring back up to a boil.
- Finish with 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice and add your preferred protein and vegetables. Top with 1 tsp. chili oil for a touch of spice and serve.