Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)
This comforting Thai rice soup, or Khao Tom, is a perfect light and savory start to your day. Fragrant jasmine rice is simmered in a flavorful broth with tender chicken, then topped with fresh ginger and cilantro. It's a nourishing and easy-to-digest meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 433 kcal
Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupjasmine rice, rinsed
- 300 gchicken breast, thinly sliced
- 6 cupchicken broth
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 0.5 tspwhite pepper
garnish
- 2 tbspginger, julienned, for garnish
- 0.25 cupcilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 2 pcsgreen onion, sliced, for garnish(optional)
- 1 tbspfried garlic, for garnish(optional)
Equipment
ladle · large pot · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the rinsed jasmine rice and chicken broth in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
About 8 min
- 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The rice should be very soft and starting to break down, creating a porridge-like consistency.
- 3
Add the sliced chicken breast, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and white pepper to the pot.
About 2 min
- 4
Increase the heat slightly to a gentle simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the chicken, as it can become tough.
- 5
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more soy sauce or fish sauce for saltiness, or white pepper for a subtle kick.
About 1 min
- 6
Ladle the hot khao tom into individual serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 7
Garnish each bowl generously with julienned ginger, chopped cilantro, sliced green onion, and optional fried garlic before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The fresh ginger and cilantro are key to the traditional flavor.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 432.9kcal
- Protein
- 33.5g
- Carbs
- 62.1g
- Fat
- 4g
- Fibre
- 0.8g
- Sugar
- 1.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover khao tom in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if it has thickened too much.
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