Tom Kha Gai

Ingredients

• •300 g Chicken breast
• •2 cans Coconut milk
• •5 slices Galangal
• •2 stalks Lemongrass
• •4 pcs Kaffir lime leaves
• •1 cup Mushrooms
• •3 tbsp Fish sauce
• •2 tbsp Lime juice
• •3 pieces Thai chili
• •0.25 cup Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients by measuring and organizing them before starting to cook. This is called mise en place.

   💡 Professional chefs never start cooking without everything prepped and within reach.

2. 2

   Follow each cooking step carefully, maintaining proper heat levels as indicated in the recipe.

   💡 Consistent heat control is what separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

3. 3

   Continue with the next phase of cooking, paying attention to texture, color, and aroma cues.

   💡 Your senses are the best tools - trust what you see, smell, and hear.

4. 4

   Complete the final cooking stages, adjusting seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, and acid.

   💡 Taste as you go and adjust accordingly - this is where dishes come together.

5. 5

   Allow the dish to rest if applicable, then plate attractively for serving.

   💡 Presentation matters - it elevates home cooking to restaurant quality.

6. 6

   Serve immediately while hot, or cool and store properly for later enjoyment.

   💡 Timing is everything - most dishes are best served immediately.