CHICKEN FLOATING IN CURRIED COCONUT SOUP

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We love Thai food, my husband asks for this dish regularly. All the flavors together create an unforgettable treat.

Provided by Baby Kato

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 26

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Ingredients

1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil, good quality
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 (800 ml) cans coconut milk
1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock, good quality
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into large slices, easier to remove
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1 -2 tablespoon mirin
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sambal oelek, chili paste
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 thai chiles, fresh, sliced into thirds, not seeded
1⁄2 jalapeno, thick slices, not seeded
1 inch ginger, peice, fresh, halved
1 galangal, large slice
4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1⁄2 red pepper, thinly sliced
3 -5 tablespoons brown sugar, torbino
1⁄4 cup basil, thai fresh, thinly sliced (optional, garnish)
1⁄4 cup cilantro, thinly sliced (optional, garnish)

Steps:

1. Saute the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in sesame oil, over medium high heat, until they are golden brown.
2. Remove the chicken from the pan, cool, slice thinly and put in refrigerator until needed.
3. To a pot add the coconut milk and chicken stock, mix well.
4. Add all the remaining ingredients, except for the garnish.
5. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes then add the chicken to the soup.
6. Now simmer for another 15 minutes, then pour the soup into bowls and garnish with Thai basil or cilantro.

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pedro morales

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This soup is a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.

Adeel Khokhar

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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.

Tumushabe Joseph

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I wasn't impressed with this soup. It was too bland for my taste.

Abish Hashmi

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This is my go-to recipe for chicken soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends.

Alajah King

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.

Taiwo Adeola

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This soup is amazing! I've made it for my friends and family and they all loved it. It's so flavorful and satisfying.

Lil Ai the goat

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Meh.

Steven Felmeten

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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.

Ira Mniki

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Not a fan. The flavors were bland and the chicken was dry.

Selma Med

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a bit of extra spice to it, but that's just my personal preference.