Chicken Soup (Thai Style)

Ingredients:

500g chicken (mixed)

2 potatoes ~ wedges

1 carrot ~ cut cube

1 tomato ~ wedge

2 coriander root

2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp chicken powder

1 Green onion stalk ~ cut

2 kaffir lime leaves

3-4 tbsp cooking oil

Water ~ enough to cover 

Spices

1 stick cinnamon 2-star anise 4 cardamom pods 3 cloves

Grind/Pound

1 onion

4 garlic

2" ginger

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

1 tbsp fennel powder

1 tbsp black pepper powder

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a saucepan/wok, add cooking oil and saute all the spices ingredients over medium-high heat.
2. Then add the grind/pound ingredients and saute for 2 mins or till fragrant. Don't forget to add the coriander root and stir together.
3. Add the chicken pieces, potatoes, and carrots. Stir to coat the mixture well.
4. Add water over the chicken, enough to cover. And add 1 tbsp chicken powder/1 chicken knorr and fish sauce. Cover with the lid and let it boil for 15-20 mins over medium-high heat.
5. After the chicken is cooked, add salt to taste. Add coriander stalk and kaffir lime leaves. Let it simmer for 3-5 mins.
6. Lastly, add the tomato wedges and sprinkler coriander leaves. Squeeze the lime juice over the cooked chicken and stir to mix well together. Serve together with steamed rice. Enjoy!