Tom Kha Gai is a spicy, coconut milk based soup that originated in Thailand and Laos. Translating to “galangal chicken soup” (galangal, by the way, is a root spice closely related to ginger). It has several different varieties, but the Gai version is my favorite. I think what I love the most about this soup is the way it perfectly balances the sweet (coconut cream/milk) and the savory (all other spices). It does so in a way that only Thai cuisine can accomplish.