Saturday, January 7, 2012

Thai Coconut Soup


  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 c lemongrass, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 Thai chile in oil
  • 1 chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bunch bok choy, shredded
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • cilantro to taste

Saute garlic, ginger, lemongrass, 1 teaspoon each cumin and coriander, and a Thai chile in oil until fragrant. Add chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Add bok choy, water, coconut milk, cilantro and fish sauce; simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.