Gai Tom Kha

Ingredients

950 ml coconut milk
350 ml chicken stock
3 sized
6 sized galangal
8 stalks lemon grass
4 lengths
1 chicken breast
60 ml fish sauce

Instructions

(nam pla) -20ºC resh Kaffir lime leaves (makrut), if available -20ºC resh limes, juice 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves Combine coconut milk, chicken stock, galangal, lemon grass and 4 of the chiles in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain stock; discard galangal and lemon grass. Return stock to a boil, add chicken and simmer until tender, about 2 minutes. Add fish sauce, citrus leaves and remaining chiles. Stir in the lime juice. Garnish with coriander. NOTE: I like to use boned chicken breast if I'm cooking for guests. For the best flavor, however, use a whole small chicken chopped into small pieces with the bones; increase the cooking time until chicken is tender.