Ingredients
1lbchicken breasts,boneless and skinless
3tbspAsian fish sauce,nam pla or nuoc mam
1½tbsplime juice
4cupslow-sodium chicken broth,plus ¾ cup more, canned, or homemade stock
3lemongrass stalks
1fresh ginger,1-inch piece, peeled
½cuplong grain rice
1¾cupsunsweetened coconut milk,(15 oz can)
2fresh red chiles,or jalapeño peppers
3tbspcilantro,chopped
Preparation
In a medium glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the chicken strips with the fish sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring the broth, lemongrass, and ginger to a simmer. Add the rice; simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is almost done.
Add the coconut milk and bring it back to a simmer. Stir in the chicken and marinade and cook for about 2 minutes until the chicken is just done.
Stir in the chiles and cilantro.
Serve and enjoy.