Ingredients

1/2 lb chicken or shrimp

1/4 c sliced lemongrass

4-6 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced

7-8 thai bird chilies, smashed

Juice from 2 limes

1-2 T palm sugar

2 T thai chili paste

1/4 lb oyster mushrooms

2 T sliced galangal

1/4 c chopped cilantro

1/4 c chopped green onions

1 medium onion, quartered

2 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths

1/4 c fish sauce

1 T chicken bouillion

2 c water

2 c coconut milk

Preparation

Place water, coconut milk, chicken bouillon, lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal and chilies in large pot and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, quartered onion, mushrooms and chicken/shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes. Add fish sauce, palm sugar, chili paste, and lime juice, season to taste. Stir in cilantro and green onions and remove from heat.