Instant Pot Tom Kha Gai Soup
Instant Pot Tom Kha Gai Soup
- 1 lb of thinly sliced chicken breasts/cutlets, about 1/8″ thick and cut into 1″ square-ish slices
- 2 cups of chicken broth (I used 2 tsp of Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 2 cups of water)
- 2 13.5-14oz cans of coconut milk (unsweetened and do use canned, not the kind in a carton)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp of fish sauce
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of crushed ginger
- 1/2 tbsp of sugar
- 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp of dried sweet basil
- 1 bunch of scallions, sliced
- 8oz of Baby Bella (Crimini) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, sliced and cut into thin 1.5″ strands (use the bottom-third of the stalk and the 4-5 closest inner layers from each. If you cannot find lemongrass, use the zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp of its juice)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup of Pad Thai sauce
- 1 tbsp of hot sauce
- 2-4 tbsp of fresh cilantro, chopped (with more for garnish)
Can’t find lemongrass? The world isn’t going to end. Use the zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp of its juice instead!
The only part of the lemontass that’s meant to be eaten is the core center which is soft. The rest, while important to enhance the flavor of the soup and serve as a garnish, is mostly too fibrous for eating but you can try!
Want shrimp in there too? Cool! Add raw ones in at the very end when stirring, bring the pot to a simmer on “Sauté” and cook the shrimp until white in color.
Really and truly, do not worry if the fish sauce is a bit pungent in its aroma. It is a completely necessary ingredient and a totally different story once added to the soup. It won’t overpower and will just blend into the wonderful flavor background.
- Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, chicken, scallions, lemongrass, mushrooms and bay leaves to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 6 minutes. Quick release when done
- Remove the bay leaves and add in the hot sauce, Pad Thai sauce and fresh cilantro. Stir well and ladle into bowls
- ENJOY! (I TOLD you this was a snap!)
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