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Tamarind Tom Kha and Bird's Eye Chili
Thai Free recipe

Tamarind Tom Kha and Bird's Eye Chili

★★★★★ 4.6 (258 ratings)

Our Tom Kha leans on fish sauce and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished and Bird's Eye Chili.

Prep
16 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tom kha
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 medium lime
  • 1 lb garlic
  • a pinch Thai chiles
  • 4 oz palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Sweat the aromatics in a little fat until soft, with no rush and no color.
  2. Add the base ingredients and toast them briefly to build flavor.
  3. Pour in the stock, bring to a bare simmer, and let it cook until everything is tender.
  4. Adjust the seasoning, finish with herbs, and serve with something crusty alongside.
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