tom kha en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Thai ต้มข่า (dtôm-kàa), from ต้ม (dtôm) + ข่า (kàa, “galangal”).
Meanings
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(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.
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