Turkey Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thanksgiving Recipes. (Turkey Tom Kha Gai Recipe). One of the great blessings, and curses, of Thanksgiving is leftover turkey. That's where this spicy Thai coconut soup recipe comes in. This is my take on Tom Kha Gai, and as usual I make no claim as to its authenticity. I do know it tastes amazing and will make you forget you even roasted a turkey. Garnish with chili oil, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Turkey Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups turkey broth

2 stalks lemongrass

bruised and sliced

1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger

sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems

2 kaffir lime leaves

sliced

or more to taste

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

or more to taste

1 pound cooked turkey

cut into small cubes

1 cup clamshell mushrooms

separated

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons palm sugar

1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup green onions

chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

¼ teaspoon chili oil

or more to taste

Cornucopia

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Directions

Step 1

Combine turkey broth lemongrass ginger cilantro stems lime leaves and red pepper flakes in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stain broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve discard vegetables and return broth to the pot.

Step 3

Stir turkey mushrooms fish sauce and palm sugar into broth; simmer until mushrooms are tender and turkey absorbs broth flavor about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Pour coconut milk lime juice green onions and cilantro leaves into broth. Bring soup to a simmer and drizzle in chili oil.

Nutritional Information

Turkey Tom Kha Gai Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 441

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.6g 77%

Carbohydrates: 13.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 26.7g 41%

Saturated Fat: 19.4g 97%

Cholesterol: 95.2mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 424.3IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.8mg 114%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 8.8mg 15%

Folate: 44.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 67.2mg 7%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 98.3mg 35%

Potassium: 789mg 22%

Sodium: 2353.5mg 94%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 240.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.