Thai Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup

Yields:	2 servings
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Pour the lime juice on the chicken and let stand while you prepare the rest of the soup.

In a medium saucepan, place the coconut milk, lemon grass, grated lime peel, galanga or ginger, and (optionally) chiles.

Bring the coconut milk to a simmer.

When the soup is simmering, add the lime-soaked chicken pieces and stir to distribute them.

Reduce the heat so the soup stays just below a boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or till the chicken pieces are finished cooking.

Remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh cilantro leaves for garnish.

Now, the *best* way I ever had this soup was with pieces of fresh grouper instead of chicken.

I also added slices of kumquats instead of the ginger, and used the sweet Fresno chiles instead of Thai birds.

We also served it over Vietnamese rice noodles.

Not spicy enough for my taste, but definitely a hit with the crowd. A good hearty and tasty chili!

Reviewed by Amer