Tom Kha Gai-Scented Cod with Thai Basil
This Tom Kha Gai-Scented Cod with Thai Basil is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The cod is cooked in a flavorful coconut milk broth that's infused with the aromatics of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The Thai basil adds a bright and herbaceous note to the dish, while the lime juice brightens it up. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Tom Kha Gai is a classic Thai soup that's made with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. It's a flavorful and aromatic soup that's perfect for a cold day. This recipe for Tom Kha Gai-Scented Cod is inspired by the flavors of the soup, but it's made with cod instead of chicken. The cod is cooked in a flavorful coconut milk broth that's infused with the aromatics of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The Thai basil adds a bright and herbaceous note to the dish, while the lime juice brightens it up. This dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon galangal, minced
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, combine the coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the flavors have blended.
  3. Add the cod fillets and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Stir in the Thai basil leaves and lime juice and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The coconut milk broth is infused with the aromatics of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, which gives it a flavorful and complex flavor.
  • The cod is cooked in the coconut milk broth, which helps to keep it moist and tender.
  • The Thai basil adds a bright and herbaceous note to the dish, while the lime juice brightens it up.
  • This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.