2 lemon grass, stalks
4 garlic clove
7 coriander roots
4 cup coconut milk, medium-thick
5 chilies, red, minced
4 tbsp lime juice
3 coriander sprigs, chopped
3 tbsp ginger, siamese, sliced
3 peppercorns
23 shallots
1 lb chicken, breast, sliced
4 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
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Gai Dom Kha (Thai Chicken Soup)
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The red chilies are also known as "prik khee nu". Wash lemon grass
and trim root ends and tough layers. Alice bottom 6 inches thinly.
Chop 1 T. of this. Puree chopped lemon grass, 1 T. of sliced ginger,
garlic, peppercorns, coriander roots and shallots. Bring 1 cup of
coconut milk to boil and add lemon grass mixture. While stirring,
reduce heat to medium and add chicken, remaining coconut milk, ginger
slices and lemon grass. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer
uncovered until chicken is tender. Season with chilies, fish sauce
and lime juice. Decorate servings with lime leaves and coriander
sprigs. To make coconut milk: Blend 2 cups fresh or frozen grated
coconut with water. Strain through double cheesecloth, pressing out
all liquid. This is thick coconut milk. To get hin milk, add warm
water to residue from first straining. Let stand 5 minutes, then
press as before. For coconut cream, refrigerate first pressing and
cream will rise to top. Refrigerate or freeze. Two cups coconut makes
3 cups thick milk, of which 6 tablespoons is cream.
Serves: 6
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