Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai
Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai balances silky coconut richness with bright citrusy notes from lime and kaffir leaves, while lemongrass and galangal add fragrant warmth. Tender chicken, mushrooms, and peppers create a satisfying, gently spicy broth perfect for a cozy dinner or a refreshing starter at gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the chicken stock into a large pot and bring it to a boil; add the chicken, mushrooms, chile peppers, lime leaves, and lemongrass.
- 2
Boil until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the coconut milk, bell peppers, fish sauce, and galangal.
- 4
Boil for 2 minutes; reduce the heat to low and add the lime juice.
- 5
Taste the soup and adjust as needed.
- 6
Serve with green onions, basil, and cilantro.
- Calories 530.93 kcal High 27%
- Protein 35.09 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 57.79 g 21%
- Total Fat 17.36 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 9.47 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.84 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 4464.56 mg High 194%
- Dietary Fiber 7.89 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 19.55 g --
- Added Sugars 3.52 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 457.72 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 801.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 83.41 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 48.32 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 2.19 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 530.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 530.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai healthy?
- Mama B's Thai Tom Kha Gai has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 530.93 calories and 35.09 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4464.56 mg (194% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.47 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.52 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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