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Tom Kha

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

3–4 Servings

Cook Time:

35 Minutes

Author

Krystal Roberts

About the Recipe

This fragrant vegan Tom Kha balances creamy coconut milk with lemongrass, kaffir lime, ginger, chilies, mushrooms, and fresh lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 package rice noodles
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and sliced
  • 3–4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • ½ package mushrooms
  • 3 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (reserve some for topping)
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Juice of 1 lime

Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Thai chilies
  • Jalapeño
  • Lime

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Preparation

Step 1


Combine the vegetable broth, bruised lemongrass, torn lime leaves, ginger, shallots, and Thai chilies in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20–30 minutes.


Step 2


Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.


Step 3


Strain the solids from the broth and return the broth to the pot.


Step 4


Add the rice noodles, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, and coconut milk. Simmer for 5–7 minutes and adjust the seasoning.


Step 5


Divide among bowls and finish with cilantro and the reserved chilies.


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