Authentic Thai Recipe for Herbal Chicken Soup with Bitter Melon

Ingredients

• 1/2 breast portion Chicken Meat
• 1/2 Bitter melon
• 3 - 4 Coriander / Cilantro Leaves
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 1 - 2 inch piece Galangal Root
• 2 - 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 or more Thai Hot Chilies
• 1 Tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into small cubes. Cut the bitter melon, remove the seeds and inner pulp, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Chop the coriander sprigs and leaves. Grind the galangal, garlic, and red chili together, into a rough pulp.

3. 3

   Fry the herbs in coconut oil for about 30 seconds, then add the chicken and fry slowly until cooked. Add water and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the cut bitter melon and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. Serve while hot, sprinkle with additional chopped coriander just before serving.