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Authentic Thai recipe for Herbal Chicken Soup with Bitter Melon

แกงไก่ใส่มะระ (Kaeng Gai sai Ma Ra)

Kaeng Gai sai Ma Ra (แกงไก่ใส่มะระ) is a rich ad herbaceous Thai soup made with chunky chicken breast and Chinese bitter green winter melon. They are cooked in a broth seasoned with lemongrass, coriander, galangal, garlic, and chili. It is easy and very quick to make, and serves up as a very unusual and quite tasty lunch that most people have never tried.

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First published on June 18, 2015
Recipe by W. Tipsuwan

Basic Directions:

Basic Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into small cubes. Cut the bitter melon, remove the seeds and inner pulp, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the coriander sprigs and leaves. Grind the galangal, garlic, and red chili together, into a rough pulp.
  3. Fry the herbs in coconut oil for about 30 seconds, then add the chicken and fry slowly until cooked. Add water and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the cut bitter melon and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. Serve while hot, sprinkle with additional chopped coriander just before serving.

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