Tom Kha Slow Cooker (Printable Format)
A no-fuss crockpot take on classic tom kha gai with rich coconut milk, juicy chicken bits, and key Thai flavors.
# Needed Ingredients:
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1/2 onion, thinly cut.
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2 cloves garlic, diced.
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1/2 red jalapeño or Thai chilis.
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3 slices galangal or ginger.
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1 stalk lemongrass.
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10 lime leaves (if you have them).
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1 tablespoon red curry paste.
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4 cups chicken broth.
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2 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk.
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2 small chicken breasts.
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8 ounces mushrooms, cut up.
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2-3 tablespoons brown sugar.
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2-3 tablespoons fish sauce.
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2-3 tablespoons lime juice.
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Green onions to top it off.
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Cilantro for topping.
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Mix spices, curry paste and broth together in slow cooker. Let it simmer on high 2-3 hours or low 4-6 hours.
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Take out all the spices with a slotted spoon, keeping just the broth.
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Pour in coconut milk, add chicken and mushrooms. Let it cook high 1 hour or low 2 hours till chicken's fully done.
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Mix in sugar, fish sauce and lime juice according to your taste buds.
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Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro before eating.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Try it with shrimp instead of chicken.
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Works great as a veggie dish with tofu.
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Can be made Whole30 friendly.