Yellow Thai Coconut Brothwith Chicken Meatballs & Thai Salad
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 27 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant Thai‑inspired dinner that combines a fragrant yellow coconut broth, tender chicken meatballs, and a crisp Thai salad. The broth is brightened with lemongrass, galangal and turmeric, while the salad adds fresh herbs and lime for a perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors.
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Method
Prepare the chicken meatballs (see Meatballs component).
Prepare the yellow coconut broth (see Broth component).
While the broth is simmering, assemble the Thai salad (see Salad component).
Once the meatballs are cooked through, ladle broth with meatballs into bowls.
Top each bowl with a generous handful of the fresh Thai salad.
Garnish with extra cilantro, mint, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy.
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Tom kha gai, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce and lime.
- mob.co.uk50 min24 ingr.Only this one uses ground chicken, turmeric and thai red curry paste
- Ryan Miller45 min13 ingr.Only this one uses lime leaves, oyster mushrooms and thai chilies
- egeefay40 min13 ingr.Only this one uses white mushrooms, cabbage and chili paste
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