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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 102.6 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 5.5 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița