Gai Dom Kha (Thai Chicken Soup)

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   Puree chopped lemon grass, 1 tablespoon of sliced ginger, garlic, peppercorns, coriander roots and shallots.

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   Bring 1 cup of coconut milk to boil and add lemon grass mixture.

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   While stirring, reduce heat to medium and add chicken, remaining coconut milk, ginger slices and lemon grass.

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   Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until chicken is tender.

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   Season with chilies, fish sauce and lime juice.

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   Decorate servings with lime leaves and coriander sprigs.

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   To make coconut milk: Blend 2 cups fresh or frozen grated coconut with water.

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   Strain through double cheesecloth, pressing out all liquid.

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   This is thick coconut milk.

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    To get hin milk, add warm water to residue from first straining.

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    Let stand 5 minutes, then press as before.

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    For coconut cream, refrigerate first pressing and cream will rise to top.

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    Refrigerate or freeze.

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    Two cups coconut makes 3 cups thick milk, of which 6 tablespoons is cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.