Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Chicken Breast meat
  • Herbs and Spices
  • 2 Stalks Fresh Lemon Grass
  • 2 Kaffir Leaves
  • 2 Whole Shallots
  • 2 Dried Red Chili Peppers
  • 2 to 4 Slices 2 Tbsp. Galangal Root (Laos Root)
  • 1/4 c. Scallions 1 inch long
  • 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Chili Paste
  • 2 c. Chicken Broth
  • 2 c. Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 c. Cilantro

Method

  • Cut up the chicken meat either diced or in strips, chop lemon grass and kaffir leaves in food processor or hand chop finely. Cut the shallots to 1/4 inch strips, cut scallions to 1 inch pieces, chop cilantro with stems, no roots.
  • Peel and slice the galangal root in thin strips 1/2 inch long.
  • Heat pan on medium, add the kaffir, lemon grass, shallots, whole dried chilis, and galangal, stir until light brown.
  • Add the chicken broth and increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken, coconut and milk, fish sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili paste.
  • Add the chili paste in increments and taste before adding the second half.
  • Heat almost to boiling, remove from the heat, add lime juice, cilantro and scallions.
  • Serves 4.