Dom Yam Gai or Chicken & Galangal Soup

Submitted by Karen in CT

"Originally from "The Original Thai Cookbook" by Jennifer Brennan Beef, cut into thin strips, or firm white fish may be substituted for the chicken."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 5 cups coconut milk
• 1 whole chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons ground galangal or 2 teaspoons ginger powder
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 -6 serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce (Nam Pla)

directions

1. Bring coconut milk to a boil.
2. Add chicken, lemongrass and ginger.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender (about 15 minutes).
4. Add onions, cilantro and chillies; bring heat up to just below the boiling point.
5. Remove pan from heat, add remaining ingredients, and serve.