Tom Kha Gai hits top spot in global chicken soup ratings

A traditional Thai chicken soup, Tom Kha Gai, took top honours in the 10 Best Rated Chicken Soups in the World list, as revealed by the TasteAtlas global food mapping site this week. The coconut cream soup, infused with galangal, clinched the first spot with a stellar rating of 4.7 out of five stars, outshining 1,376 other entries.

Brimming with chicken and a medley of fresh herbs like galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, bird’s eye chillies, and mushrooms, Tom Kha Gai is a soup with a distinctive taste profile.

The sour tang of lime juice and the savoury depth of fish sauce characterise this comforting dish, which is further enhanced by tamarind juice and palm sugar. Tom Kha Gai is typically garnished with fried chillies and served with a side of steamed rice, reported Bangkok Post.

Tom Kha Gai is a national dish of Thailand that…