Tom Ka Gai (Old Version) - Hot Thai Kitchen!

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A light, yet heart-warming coconut soup laced with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal.
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Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
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[@PailinsKitchen]

HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note: If you have questions about this recipe, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Also, before sending on any questions be sure to read the written recipe on the website as I often add extra tips and notes not covered in the video. Thank you for watching!

[@helenharrand2768]

I LOVE the fact that you explain fat soluble/water soluble flavor compounds!

[@ZaliZaWiZarD]

ชอบวิธีที่คุณนำเสนออาหารไทยให้โลกได้รู้จักมากมากคะ i love the way how you present our Thai food to this world ! balance of taste is the heart of Thai food :'))

[@rebeccagu08]

I really like the way you explain the cooking method - makes a lot of sense !

[@julietaslattery3333]

What a difference from your recent episodes. They're all so good! Luv it!

[@loripope1212]

Wow! I'm so excited to learn this dish! Thank you.

[@agresticumbra]

This is my favourite Thai dish. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@notch2010]

This recipe is SO delicious! I have made this twice this week!! Thank you for sharing such delicious recipes with us :)

[@prasonglucky]

Excellent interpretation on Thai cooking lesson. Keep up the great work!!.

[@bigmanchops2199]

I love this soup, and I will try the recipe like right now. I am headed out to get the ingredients.

[@purple935]

thanks for the video. will gather all ingredients.wil try this tomorrow,cant wait.Also like the informative way and details you explain..

[@zidmt]

I'm still learning to cook Thai food and your videos (and web site) are my best teacher :). I like my Tom Kha Gai a little spicy so I added a few sliced bruised phrick khi nu...aroy.

[@raymondtexas0138]

I love this dish ! Thank you . 🙂

[@PailinsKitchen]

@fyshy1 Thanks for watching! That is regular lime juice, we don't use kaffir lime juice in cooking, only the leaves and zest

[@LifeTravelingOnEarth]

I love Tom Kha Gai! I hope you do a remake of this video!

[@risa.viseshasuvarnavat]

ชอบเวลาพี่ไพพูดมากๆค่ะ อังกฤษก็เป๊ะ ชื่ออาหารภาษาไทยก็ชัดมากๆ วิธีการทำดูแล้วง่ายที่จะทำตามมากค่ะ

[@tippyh4639]

There r fews recipes, I like urs. When I need Thai's recipes I go 4 the Thai chef! u r my favorite! Keep it up girl friend! Kop koon Nong.

[@thomasdiaz7918]

Looks delicious

[@BillMintjeHD-Brussels-Belgium]

My favorite soup....

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yup this is my go-to!

[@berndnestrojil4084]

really great!

[@SweetRed1996]

This looks amazing you know I like the simpler version of Tom Kha. I know a lot of authentic recipes of this soup put tomatoes, and onions and other things. Which is fine, I just enjoy the simple chicken, mushrooms, and scallions. ❤️🤤 lemon grass, galanga , coconut milk, garlic, ginger, palm sugar and some Thai chili powder or paste to make it a little spicy. Some lime. A little sour not much, Sweet, savory, spicy, creamy and rich white soup. 🤧 amazing I loved this video a lot. Amazing job. And I’ve had quite a few bowls of Tom Kha in my day, and I only like it at maybe two or three restaurants out of dozens I’ve tried. Sometimes places make it way too bitter and sour. Or it’s not spicy at all. Then when I go home I add sugar and spice to it. But when it’s done right mannnnnnn, it is the best coziest soup out there. ❤️🥰

[@Glamournaily]

Looove this soup, made it the first time today :-)

[@dirkroadking3587]

This soup is my fav

[@anthondeutsch3133]

I like your channel a lot I used to live part time in Thailand. They used to com for me Tom kha cai without the coconut soup which was really tasty also. What is the name of the soup prepared that way? อาหารของคุณดูอร่อยฉันแน่ใจว่าคุณทำรอยยิ้มท้องใด ๆ

[@PailinsKitchen]

@bebbubblybeb Regular sugar is fine, if you want to use brown sugar go with light brown, the dark brown might add a dark color you don't want. Good luck!

[@RainbowGardens]

Looks great. I like "rice soup" too!

[@sarinrod2003]

Great video! Thanks a lot:-)

[@Brandonthatisall]

OMG i want some so bad!!!! i think i am going to try to make it ;)

[@hupajo]

WOW what a wonderful "Kitchen"-Girl :))

[@Bladerunner55217]

Hi, I ran into a spicy thai fried shrimp dish in Huntington beach. So I finally perfected it after a few tries at home. It's so amazing. My neighbors grandmother tries to pay me to make it for her after I gave her plate lol. I cook the garlic thai peppers and also marinate the shrimp in oyster sauce and put them in a mix of flour and other seasonings. When I fry them they come out golden red :) then I put them back in the pan with the garlic and chili's, serve it on a bed of chopped cabbage >

[@ebfromwyoming4118]

Thank you mam

[@tanjidanila6718]

Hi miss. Happy to watch ur videos and learn from ur videos. I want to know something that is "How can I make that chilli pest which is used for tom yum soup? Hope u gonna help me

[@jel2003]

That soup looks delicious. If I was served that, I would be so sad that I couldn't eat the herbs too.

[@rwuthenow]

Thank you for answering my question! I made Tom Ka Gai (using a recipe from a different source on the internet) just a few hours ago and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was missing. It had all of the major components but was missing that depth and richness. I didn't want to reach for the cili paste just yet. At first, I thought maybe it was just one of those soups, like American minestrone or navy bean, which usually taste better the next day after the flavors have developed. But I now think it's related to 1) marinating the chicken in fish sauce and 2) pounding the lemongrass to release the oils, and 3) adding fish sauce and palm sugar toward the end. The recipe I used didn't call for the fish sauce or the sugar at all. So, thanks very much! One quick question: what about tomatoes? Sometimes I see them used, other times not. Personally I like them but was just curious why your recipe omitted them. And for what it's worth, I think your KZbin channel is great and your presentation skills are spot on. How people think they can openly criticize you or appraise your physical features like a piece of meat is disgusting. Looking forward to trying out more of your recipes!

[@venicawood3894]

+Rob Wuthenow Thank you for the last bit about how some people feel they have the right to treat her like a piece of meat. I get so furious sometimes I want to dive in and give them what for. (Perhaps being half Thai is a part of why I'm so offended. ) However, I've learnt that people like them need to be recognized and validated, so I just grit my teeth and move on. Bastards!!!!! Again, thank you.....

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

This girl is beautiful! Are you saying she isn’t or that people shouldn’t state that she’s beautiful? I think she’s great all the way around!

[@LtShifty]

Wow great videos. Do you know how to make pad ped gaprow gai? Tried a couple times in the past but can never find a good recipe. Subscribed :)

[@LucisFerre1]

Wow! You were born and raised in Thailand? I hear absolutely no Thai accent at all when you speak. I lived in Thailand for 8 months & I can't wait to go back. I'm enjoying your cooking videos too. Cheers.

[@elimonjal]

it is difficult to find kaffir lime leaves in san diego, can i use lemon tree leaves,?? i have a tree at home..you explain so well, thank you

[@SamSung-kg2oo]

I try this soup in Thailand and i bought Blue elephant brand Tom kha Gai soup pack back to Hong Kong

[@NoiseOfNetrino]

I love you !!!!!

[@Gosiyanee]

Thanks a lot . So lovely girl & Favorite menu of all. คุณน่ารักมากๆ ขอบคุณที่เป็นสำคัญที่ทำให้อาหารไทยดังไกลไปทั่วโลก ขอเป็นหนึ่งกำลังใจสร้างไทยอย่างสร้างสรรค์

[@willemwillemstijn2087]

you know exectly how to make thai food. the right ingredients and it,s nice looking the show. when you come make coocking for farang"william"? i like more to see!

[@PailinsKitchen]

@raylam21 Awesome ray! Glad to be of culinary help :)

[@Kida001]

This is my Thai 'penicillin'. It has everything you need to get well, chicken, coconut milk, citrus, or a bit of heat.

[@katalina125]

Beautiful, this is one of my favorite soups but I am always going to this restaurant to eat it and I want to make at home. If I don't have galangal or can't find it is there anything else I can use instead?

[@ERSCAUS]

I use fresh ginger in the same way she used galangal.

[@123lifelonglearner]

Did you do your degree in Toronto or Montreal Canada? I was wondering if you or any of your friends know of the best place to buy Thai ingredients in Montreal. Thank you your videos are both fun and really easy to follow.

[@hopepletting476]

Wow

[@PailinsKitchen]

@scruffy281 No it won't taste like fish, you're bang-on with the anchovy analogy. If you're afraid to use fish sauce, you can reduce the fish sauce by half and then add salt!

[@puapucuve6643]

I was going to make your newer version, but I didn't have any fresh chicken stock on hand. Nevertheless, I noticed that the soup will not taste authentic or as delicious without the thai fish sauce. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@bebstitch]

Is it ok to use brown sugar if i don't have a palm sugar?? its both sweet.. I am so desperate to eat this tonight... I love thai food.. Thank you so much!! you are so charming..

[@007majorgonzo]

I have watched four different videos, I don't remember how i cooked it in school.... Every one i watched was different! However you are from San Francisco just like me soooo I'm doing what you say

[@scorpio255]

How do you prepare Tom Sapp soup?

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Pailin is the “Hot” in Hot Thai Kitchen!

[@ThoseWhoDare]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nod8d]

Looks yummy. Are you going to open your own restaurant?

[@akbaranees8461]

Hi Pailin, I wld like to make yr recipe but : - I do not have palm sugar, could I use normal sugar ? - is it compulsory to marinate the chicken is a fish sauce, could I skip it or could I marinate it with garlic ? - is it OK to reboil that soup ? sorry to bother you but I would like to impress my in law? awaiting your answer, tnx

[@Bladerunner55217]

I love to cook recipes from different countries and have a wine/cooking night ! So how did you like living in san fran when in school ? I lived down town for 2 years and worked at whole foods on California st & Vaness. I am from southern California so I liked San Fran for a little while but had to go back , ain't nothing like a warm beach lol. you think the kaffir leave chopped up would be good on my shrimp dish ? Ok I need to get busy have a good one sweety. ~ Your student Tony Tony Tony :)

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Hi Pai. Real stupid question for you. I am looking for the recipe for a really simple dish but delicious dish (it was actually a bowl) I once, late at night, after getting out of BKK airport. It was a clear soup with ground pork, rice and fresh herbs (cilantro?). I think it was called Ka tom moo, Krha Thom moo, or something like that. Do you happen to know what dish I am talking about and if so, do you have a video/recipe for it? All the best and happy new year.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Hi! Yup, I have a shrimp version on the channel, look up "Thai breakfast rice soup recipe" You can replace the shrimp with the ground pork mixture from my congee recipe.

[@Captain.Pugwash]

I love this soup. Right this minute I'm making it with cod fillets instead of chicken. Problem is I can't get my herbs to come through in the flavor and it tends to taste mostly of lime juice. And I've been making Thai food at home for nearly 25 years. Next time, I'm afraid, I'm going to get a tom kha paste to put it as a base. But I'd rather not. Any ideas?

[@PailinsKitchen]

Trying increasing the amount of herbs, (oh and smell the herbs before you add them to make sure they're potent) and taste the soup before adding lime juice to see if you've got the right flavour.

[@Captain.Pugwash]

PailinsKitchen Thanks, I'll do that next time. I let it simmer for a long time, until I could taste the herbs. I suppose that's another factor that influences the flavour.

[@GARMIN31]

Can you do a video on Lemongrass Soup??? Please

[@bigmanchops2199]

So lets say I did not want the Herbs left in, how would I remove it?

[@scruffy281]

Will this soup taste like fish in anyway? Or is it added for a little depth of flavor. Like when anchovies are used in Caesar salad ? I really love the flavors of all the ingredients you put in the broth but I am a little afraid of the fish sauce. I don't like fish at all. Loved the video by the way !!! Just subscribed! Thank-You! =)

[@AlekBoo]

👍👍👍

[@adilahmohdzain3799]

Hi! Pai, can I substitute fish sauce with soy sauce?

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

Yep! :)

[@ricardogomez3317]

After ordering this soup at a thai restaurant I've been wanting to learn how to make it. The soup there was more red in color, which adds a nice warmth. Do you know what Im talking about? What is it. By the way, thanks for the video

[@martingraizely]

That's a chilli paste - coarse ground red chillies in oil

[@hanstun1]

Lets get GOING?!?!

[@7777avp]

This is my most favorite soup ever! However, I've tried making this so many times and it never comes out like how it tastes at all of the Thai restaurants that I've ate at! Usually they use regular white mushrooms and not oyster mushrooms. However, their mushrooms are always nice and white, but when I add mushrooms to my soup, they get dark and yucky. Also, the color, consistency and flavor in my soup is never the same as the restaurants! Their chicken is also really soft and moist. Do you know if their is something that needs to be done to the chicken first............like dredge it in corn starch or anything (besides soak in fish sauce because I do NOT like fish sauce)? Also, whenever I've added fish sauce to my soup, I can taste it and I do NOT like it so I don't add it anymore. I can't figure out why I just cannot make it like the Thai restaurants! I'm going to try your recipe and hopefully it tastes like what I've been longing for! Thanks! : )

[@cheflife6847]

I like soups

[@cheflife6847]

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[@venicawood3894]

+Anitra A You want to cook Thai food but hate fish sauce? And this is your favorite soup ever? Every single Thai dish contains fish sauce!!! You'll never get the same taste as the restaurants because they use fish sauce. I'm wondering how you can say you like any Thai dish whatsoever........

[@gooddaysunshinefl]

I am Thai and never really like fish sauce. I substitute fish sauce with soy sauce. Now, choose brands made in Southeast Asia like Yan Wal Yun, and everything is going to taste just fine. If you use Takumi's soy sauce which seems to be very popular in the US, the food is going to taste so Japanese. It is not going to taste right.

[@ChadwickHorn]

you add the mushrooms at the very end... just long enough to get warm, but not cook.

[@ZaliZaWiZarD]

You should have added Hua-plee (banana blossom). It's superb ! i know it's not easy to find some ingredients there, anyway, you're so good ! Go Go Chef :'))

[@LucisFerre1]

I've found that Thais won't tell farangs not to eat the tough herbs, it's a face-saving thing, lol. And it's probably pretty funny to watch. (smile).

[@sandyschutt6132]

How racist!, as a fellow human being I would never do that !

[@gordon6029]

You look so young :)

[@mr.marshallck5507]

Wow Pai... 😘 I wanna taste your soup tonight... อร่อย..😘😋😋

[@kwokkerdekwok]

Awesome! Woman after my heart. Cooking women are so attractive! it looks so tasty! Keep it up!

[@bugoobiga]

cute soup, cute face

[@marjoriebounpraseuth6553]

Every time I see tom kha gained soup everyone cuts their Lemon grass my dad always smashed it flat then ties it Lol

[@nathanyahalbanyah6259]

What?! No chili oil?

[@thuyaminmg3663]

I love you so much.l like that so I like you.

[@hartinger4u]

realy hot Thai

[@radbcc]

Contact me via message if you want to open a restaurant in the DC area.

[@AssadNizam]

wow this girl must have some serious stalkers holy shit the comment sections seriously creeping me out and I'm a guy...

[@masterthotslayer9601]

Damn you are fine!