- 1-2 red chilies (or substitute green), depending on desired spiciness, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 shallots (or 1 small cooking onion)
- 1 thumb-size piece galangal (see Glossary) OR ginger, sliced
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. fresh nutmeg (or substitute cinnamon)
- 3 Tbsp. fish sauce (available at Asian/Chinese food stores)
- 1 tsp. dried turmeric OR 1 thumb-size piece fresh turmeric, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 4 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves, snipped into small pieces with scissors (discard central stem) [Note: -Kaffir lime leaves:
http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/Ingredients /kaffir_lime_leaves.htm ] - 1 can coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (or juice from 1/2 lime)
- 1 Tbsp. ketchup OR 1 Tbsp. tomato paste + 1 tsp. sugar
- ½ chicken chopped into pieces
- 1 stalk lemon grass (for more information, see below)
- 2 potatoes, chopped into wedges or small chunks
- 1 green and/or red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced
- 1-2 additional kaffir lime leaves, left whole
- approx. 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 loose cup fresh coriander OR fresh basil to finish the dish
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