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Tom kha mushroom cups

Name: Tom kha mushroom cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 250 g mushrooms, sliced; 300 ml coconut milk; 400 ml vegetable stock; 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised; 4 galangal slices; 2 lime leaves; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp soy sauce

Tom kha mushroom cups in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Simmer stock with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves for 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and coconut milk; simmer gently for 8 minutes without boiling vigorously.
Remove tough aromatics and stir in soy sauce.
Take off heat, add lime juice and divide among four small bowls.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Ginger can replace galangal but changes the flavor.

Allergen notes

Coconut, soy; possible wheat. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 179 kcal
Protein: 4.3 g
Carbs: 8.0 g
Fat: 16.1 g
Fibre: 0.8 g
Total sugar: 2.2 g
Sodium: 553 mg

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