I?ve been on this kick lately where I can?t stop thinking about going back to Thailand. I first went in 2016, then I went back in 2018. Now that it?s 2020 it only feels right to endure the dreadfully long flight to Bangkok again. If I could make a trip there every two years for the rest of my life I would! Thailand is such a beautiful country with the most friendly and welcoming people. Not to mention, the food is absolutely delicious. Tom kha is one of my favorite Thai dishes and I can?t believe I haven?t shared it on the blog until now.

?Tom kha? roughly translates to ?boiled galangal.? What the heck is galangal"! Galangal is a member of the ginger family, though its taste is quite distinct – it has a citrusy almost piney flavor. Some people would say that galangal and ginger aren?t interchangeable, but let?s be honest. Most of us don?t have easy access to an Asian supermarket. Therefore, I?m going to say they are interchangeable. Especially if it means the difference between making this delicious vegan tom kha soup and not! 
Have you ever cooked with lemongrass" There’s a little bit of a learning curve, but it’s totally doable. To get to the usable part, you’ll need to peel off the tough, fibrous layers until you reach the soft center. When you can pierce the lemongrass with your fingernail, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. If you still have trouble, there are a bunch of YouTube videos that can provide a visual demon...