Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 inches of lemongrass, bruised
- 2 inches of galangal, sliced
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of palm sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it’s translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the aromatics are fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until it’s browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the soup has reduced slightly.
- Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, cumin, coriander, turmeric powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the soup has heated through and the flavors have melded together.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle it into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Notes
For an authentic flavor, use high-quality coconut milk and fresh lemongrass. Adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less cayenne pepper. You can also add other protein sources like shrimp or tofu for variation. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a filling meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0