tom kha kaimade by Eda

tom kha kai

chicken, sweet potato, maitake

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Hot Flash Cook Tom Kha Kai

serves 4

ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) lite coconut milk
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  • 2 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or reduce to ½ tsp
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  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2 Thai chilies, bruised
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  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in curry paste and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in lite coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine.
  4. Add chicken, mushrooms, fish sauce, honey, lime leaves, and chilies.
  5. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in lime juice and taste for balance.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

the swaps that make it work

Vegetable oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Richer in heart-protective monounsaturated fats and polyphenols; better for cardiovascular health during hormonal transition.
heart health
Full-fat coconut milk
Lite coconut milk
Cuts saturated fat by 40% while keeping authentic creamy flavor; supports cardiovascular and metabolic health.
heart healthweight gain
Palm sugar (1 tbsp)
Honey or reduce to ½ tsp
Reduces added sugar and spiking; honey adds subtle depth and aroma with less impact on blood glucose.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
Canned curry paste
Homemade red curry paste
Control sodium and added sugars; fresh spice flavor is brighter and supports natural anti-inflammatory compounds from whole chilies and herbs.
hot flashes & night sweats

nutrition per serving

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Calories
320 kcal16% DV
Protein
33 g66% DV
Fiber
1 g4% DV
Saturated fat
10 g50% DV
Added sugar
1 g2% DV
Sodium
620 mg27% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.