Khmer Lemongrass Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 chicken Whole Chicken Washed
- 1/2 Onion Quartered
- 3 cloves Garlic Crushed
- 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 1 Ginger Big sliced
- 2 stalks Lemongrass Cut in half and bruised
- 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Or salt (use less if using salt)
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce For garnish
- 1 Thai Chili Thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1/2 Lime Juice For garnish
- Cilantro For garnish
- Saw Leaf For garnish
- Thai Basil For garnish
Instructions
- In a big deep pot about 6 to 7 cups of water, add all the ingredients for the chicken stock together.
- Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 to 2 hours till the chicken is done.
- Skim off any fat that float on the top. If needed add a bit more water.
- When the chicken is done turn the heat off, strain the stock and discard solids. Shred the chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, saw leaf, Thai basil, lime juice, and fish sauce.
