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Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup

Name: Thai Coconut Tamarind Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Ingredients: 400 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized strips; 400 ml Unsweetened coconut milk; 400 ml Halal chicken broth; 2 stalks Lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces; 25 g Fresh galangal or ginger, sliced into thin coins; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Halal fish sauce; 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 150 g Oyster mushrooms, torn into bite-sized pieces

A comforting, fragrant soup featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut broth spiced with lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, and lime.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Aromatic Infusion

Gentle simmering of fibrous aromatics like lemongrass and galangal in liquid extracts essential oils without burning them.

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, bruised lemongrass, and galangal slices over medium heat.

Step 2: Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes so the aromatic oils infuse into the broth base.

Step 3: Add the sliced chicken thighs and torn oyster mushrooms, then stir in the tamarind paste and brown sugar.

Step 4: Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Step 5: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the halal fish sauce and fresh lime juice.

Step 6: Ladle into warm bowls, discarding or warning guests about the inedible lemongrass and galangal pieces, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Avoid letting the soup come to a boiling rolling boil after adding coconut milk to prevent curdling.
Adjust lime juice and brown sugar at the end for your preferred balance of sweet and sour notes.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Thai-inspired; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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