Spicy Chicken With Lime Leaf  Soup Recipe

(Ayam Limau Purut)

RECIPES OF SINGAPORE

The charm of this Nonya inspired spicy soup comes from its aromatic fresh herbs and seasonings.

Ingredients :

125 ml

1/2 piece

1 slice

125 ml

250 ml

4 - 5 pieces

Spice Paste:

2 pieces

8 pieces

3 cloves

1 stalk

3 cm

1 tsp

Cooking oil

Chicken, cut into serving sizes

Asam gelugor or lime juice to taste

Water

Thick coconut milk

Kaffir lime leaves ( daun limau purut )

Salt to taste

Medium sized red onions

Red chilies

Garlic

Lemongrass

Galangal

Turmeric powder

Method :

• Prepare spice paste by chopping and blending the ingredients, adding a little oil if necessary to keep the blades turning.

• Heat wok or pan with oil and fry the blended ingredients for approx. 5 minutes or til fragrant.

• Add the chicken, asam gelugor and water and simmer until the chicken is half cooked.

• Add the thick coconut milk and lime leaves and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender.

• Add salt and lime juice to taste.