Chicken Coconut Soup

a.k.a Tom Ka Gai

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken meat
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 (14 oz) cans coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground tumeric
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Cut chicken into thin strips and sauté in oil for 2-3 minutes until the chicken turns white
2. In a soup pot bring coconut milk and water to a boil, reduce heat
3. Add the chicken, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder, and turmeric
4. Simmer until chicken is totally cooked (about 10-15 minutes)
5. Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro

Serve hot.