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6063537 No.6063537 [Reply] [Original]

>Making Tom Kha Gai for dinner
>I've made it plenty of times and it always comes out great
>But I want to tweak it some more
>First mistake was getting dried Shiitake mushrooms since there were no fresh ones in the Asian market
>And then getting galangal instead of ginger for a more "traditional" taste
>Strike two
>Everything is going fine
>Adding in the mushrooms
>"Ehhh, this doesn't look like enough. I remember it being kinda light on the mushrooms. Better chop up some more"
>Strike three
>Flavors went in order from MUSHROOMS>Coconut>Chilies>Fish sauce>>>>Lime>>>>>>>>Galangal
>I can still smell the Shiitakes every now and then when I breathe through my nose or move my hand close to my face

>> No.6063700

>>6063537
>using recipes

>> No.6063710

Sucks brah.
Tom Kha Gai is my favorite, although I would recommend optimizing your usage of galangal. In addition to the pungent flavors ginger provides, galangal is a little more muted and earthy, which honestly makes all the difference in the dish