Exquisite Vegetarian Tom Ka

Delight in this aromatic and flavorful Thai soup, a harmonious blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and a medley of vegetables. Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Tom Ka
½	cup coconut milk
3	cups vegetable stock
1	stalk lemongrass, chopped
1	inch fresh gingerroot or galangal
3	kaffir lime leaves
1	cup cauliflower
2	tablespoons light soy sauce
1	teaspoon sugar (optional)
4	small chilies, crushed
2	tablespoons lemon juice
	cilantro

Instructions

• Preparation of Soup

  1. Heat the coconut milk with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, soy sauce, chilis, sugar, and vegetable stock.
  2. Simmer the mixture with the lid on for ten minutes, then strain the soup base.
  3. Return the strained soup base to the pot and simmer until the cauliflower is cooked al dente.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  5. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
  6. (Optional) Drizzle a teaspoon of sesame chili oil on top for an extra kick.
  7. *If kaffir lime leaves are not available, you can substitute with meyer lemon leaves or lime zest.
  8. **While cauliflower works well, feel free to experiment with using mushrooms, tofu, tomatoes, water chestnuts, bell peppers, or vermicelli noodles.

Aug 09, 2024