Thai Coconut Ginger Soup Or Tom Kha Gai

• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (not sweetened!)
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 stalks lemongrass, cut in thirds and bruised
• 6 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained
• 12 ounces boneless chicken, cubed
• fresh cilantro

1. Combine coconut milk, water, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger and sugar in a large pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Add chile paste, stock, mushrooms and chicken, simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove lemongrass and ginger before serving and garnish with cilantro.

coconut milk, water, stalks lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh ginger, sugar, chicken stock, chili paste, straw mushrooms, chicken, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thai-coconut-ginger-soup-or-tom-kha-gai-120674 (may not work)