Ingredients:
400grams ( slightly less than a Lb) chicken leg or breast
1 heaped tsp shredded ginger ]
2 cloves of garlic ] GRIND
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp pepper
1/2 cup of water
Combine chicken with ground ingredients, all the above spices and water. mix well.....and set aside
3 tbsp oil
Ingredients for frying
1 stick cinnamon (~4 cm length)
4 cloves
4 cardamoms
1 small onion (sliced fine)
5 cups water
2 stalk lemongrass- crushed
10 grams bean thread vermicelli -soak in cold water till soft then cut into shorter lengths
2 hard boiled eggs ]
2 boiled potatoes ] cut into wedges
Garnishing:
fried sliced shallots
chopped spring onion
coriander leaves
* salt to taste
METHOD:
Heat oil, add ingredients for frying. When onions are brown, add chicken and mixture. Fry till fragrant. Add water, lemongrass and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till chicken is soft. * . Add vermicelli and bring back to a boil. Take chicken out, cool then shred.
To serve:
In individual soup bowls, put some shredded chicken, egg and potato wedges. Pour soup over. Granish. |