Soup: Chicken and Coconut Soup with Galangal

Ingredients

6 slices fresh or dried galangal

5 whole stalks fresh lemongrass, cut into 2-inch lengths

8 peppercorns

5 cups coconut milk

2 lbs chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces

Seasonings

Juice of 1 lime

3 tbsps fish sauce

1/2 tsp sugar

3 fresh red chili peppers, either slivered or pounded

Garnishes

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn into shreds (optional)

Preparation

Put the galangal, lemon grass, peppercorns, coconut milk, and 1 cup of water into a soup pot.  bring to a boil over medium heat and add the chicken.  Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Remove the whole spices (lemongrass, galangal, and peppercorns).  Add the seasonings  (If you really like it very hot, add more chilies).

Transfer the soup to soup bowls and sprinkle with coriander and kaffir lime leaves before serving.

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