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tom kha en · NOUN

Etymology

Borrowed from Thai ต้มข่า (dtôm-kàa), from ต้ม (dtôm) + ข่า (kàa, “galangal”).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A Thai soup or soup base: a spicy curry in coconut milk with galangal, usually made with chicken.
    • Shiitakes bring their complex flavour to miso soup and tom kha, and are sensational sautéed. 2016, Tess Masters, The Perfect Blend: 100 Blender Recipes to Energize and Revitalize, →ISBN:

Relateds

tom yum · tom kha gai