Tom Kha Gai
A fragrant Thai coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, and chicken, seasoned with fish sauce and lime.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- galangal
- lemongrass
- kaffir lime leaves
- chicken
- mushrooms
- fish sauce (Fish)
- lime juice
- chili
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fish sauce as primary seasoning
- sometimes nam phrik phao (roasted chili paste containing dried shrimp)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKTom kha uses coconut milk, not dairy milk.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKTraditional tom kha does not use soy or oyster sauce. Verify no additions.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not used in tom kha.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut is classified as a tree nut by the FDA. If you have a coconut allergy, this dish is unsafe.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffSome restaurants add nam phrik phao, which contains dried shrimp and shrimp paste. Ask specifically.
Egg-Free
Likely OKEggs are not used in traditional tom kha.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is the primary seasoning in tom kha and is non-negotiable in traditional preparation.
Soy-Free
Likely OKTraditional tom kha does not use soy sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not used in tom kha.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken and fish sauce.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Tom kha uses coconut milk, not dairy milk. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Traditional tom kha does not use soy or oyster sauce. Verify no additions. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not used in tom kha. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut is classified as a tree nut by the FDA. If you have a coconut allergy, this dish is unsafe. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Some restaurants add nam phrik phao, which contains dried shrimp and shrimp paste. Ask specifically. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Eggs are not used in traditional tom kha. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is the primary seasoning in tom kha and is non-negotiable in traditional preparation. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Traditional tom kha does not use soy sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not used in tom kha. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken and fish sauce. |
Key risk: Tom kha uses coconut milk as its base, which means it is unsafe for anyone with a coconut sensitivity. It also uses fish sauce throughout, making it unsafe for fish allergies. Some restaurants add nam phrik phao (roasted chili paste made with dried shrimp and shrimp paste), adding crustacean allergens to a dish that appears to have none.
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