tom kha

English

Etymology

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

Noun

tom kha (uncountable)

1. A Thai soup or soup base: a spicy curry in coconut milk with galangal, usually made with chicken.
   • 2016, Tess Masters, The Perfect Blend: 100 Blender Recipes to Energize and Revitalize, →ISBN:

     Shiitakes bring their complex flavour to miso soup and tom kha, and are sensational sautéed.

See also

• tom kha gai
• tom yum