Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass (finely chopped)
  • 3 teaspoons ginger (grated)
  • 3 tablespoons galangal root (thinly sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 3 Thai chili peppers (deseeded and chopped finely)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cans coconut milk (14oz/400ml cans)
  • 4 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 can straw mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon grated palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 4 cups shredded chicken (from rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • zest of a lime
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • bean sprouts

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot. Sauté lemongrass, ginger, galangal, garlic, chili peppers and turmeric for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, chicken stock, straw mushrooms, palm sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, add the chicken, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • When serving, mix in green onions, lime juice, lime zest and coriander. Garnish with a handful of bean sprouts.