Thai cuisine

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Coconut Squid Soup

Name: Coconut Squid Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200 g Sliced squid ⅛; 4 cup Coconut milk; 0.25 cup Sliced lemongrass; 6 thick slices Galangal (5 g each); 5 pcs Shallots; 2 slices Chilies; 0.25 cup Cilantro root; 0.25 cup Fish sauce; 10 pcs Kaffir leaves; 3 pcs Dried red chili; 1 bunch Cilantro (for garnish); 0.5 pc Lime juice

Whether it’s for a classy appetizer or just a simple dinner dish, Coconut Squid Soup (Tom Kla) is not only easy to make, but also absolutely delicious. The creaminess of the coconut contrasting the heat from the chili, all brought together with the squid. This Thai-style soup is perfect for any occasion and now you can learn how to make it too.

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Recipe

PRE TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

1 SERVING

Ingredients:

200 g Sliced squid ⅛
4 cup Coconut milk
0.25 cup Sliced lemongrass
6 thick slices Galangal (5 g each)
5 pcs Shallots
2 slices Chilies
0.25 cup Cilantro root
0.25 cup Fish sauce
10 pcs Kaffir leaves
3 pcs Dried red chili
1 bunch Cilantro (for garnish)
0.5 pc Lime juice

Directions:

Step 1

Score shallow diagonal cuts in a crisscross pattern on the inside surface of the squid, taking care not to cut through. Then divide into two or four pieces.

Step 2

Add coconut milk into a cooking pot over medium heat.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the lemongrass, galangal, shallots, cilantro root, and red chili into coconut milk. Bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Then add the sliced squid, ﬁsh sauce, lime juice, kafﬁr leaves, and dried red chili. Cook for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and transfer to a soup bowl. Garnish with cilantro.

Final Notes

Highly recommend toppings for this coconut soup. At the very least, fresh coriander/cilantro and lime juice is a must. It just adds that little hit of freshness that makes all the difference.