The literal translation in Thai for “Tom” is “boiling a broth. “Kha” is galangal. So, “Tom Kha” is “galangal boiling broth”, which means no need to add “soup” when talking about this delicious and easy dish found on pretty much every Thai menu in the US. (Many of us know this dish as Tom Kha Gai or Tom Kha Kai. “Gai/Kai” means chicken.)
Our recipe uses our Thai Green Curry spice blend which is packed full of galangal and the other essential ingredient in Tom Kha — lemongrass. Not having to find and prepare fresh galangal and lemongrass cuts down significantly on prep, making this a super quick weeknight meal or a great starter for a multi-course Thai feast.
NOTE: feel free to add more vegetables!
