Ingredients

  • Lemongrass 1 stalk
  • Galangal 2cm piece, fresh
  • Kaffir lime leaves 3
  • Coconut milk 400ml
  • Chicken stock 250ml
  • Beef tomatoes 2
  • Limes 4
  • Fish sauce 1 tbsp
  • Spinneysfood Fine Grain White Sugar 1 tsp
  • Spinneysfood Fresh Coriander A handful, for garnishing
  • Spinneysfood Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Chilli Pepper 2 tbsp
  • Bird’s eye chilli 1, optional

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 626
  • Fat 56g
  • Saturates 38g
  • Protein 9g
  • Carbs 32g
  • Sugars 10g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Tom kha gai

Thai 15 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook


  1. Bruise the lemongrass with the back of a knife and chop it into large pieces. Slice the galangal and tear the lime leaves to release their aroma.
  2. In a pot, bring the coconut milk and stock to a gentle simmer. Add the lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavours.
  3. Quarter the tomatoes and juice the limes.
  4. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar and tomatoes. Simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
  5. Top with plenty of fresh coriander and a drizzle of chilli oil before serving.