1 stalk of lemon grass, cut into matchstick pieces
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1 small package sliced mushrooms, washed
1 ripe tomato, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
Scallions for garnish - optional
Fresh Shaved Coconut for garnish - optional
1 cup cooked Rice Noodles - optional
Instructions
Pour stock and coconut milk into a large saucepan on medium heat.
Whisk in sugar and chili-garlic sauce. Add lemon grass & tumeric. Cover and bring to a boil.
Add chicken, mushrooms, tomato and and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 min. Remove lemon grass with a slotted spoon (I find it too chewy to leave it in so I take it out)
Stir lime juice, fish sauce and cilantro into soup.
Serve hot with rice noodles,fresh coconut and green onions with desired.
Recipe by SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL EATING at https://simplybeautifuleating.com/?p=3095