Instructions: * Note: The number of red peppers is a personal choice. It can be as few as half a chilli per diner, to as many as 8 to 10 per diner, but the dish should retain a balance of flavors and not be overwhelmend by the chili peppers. We suggest about 8 to 12 chili peppers for this recipe.

Heat the stock, add the lime leaves, lemon grass, galangal, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir thoroughly, bring to a boil, and add the chicken and coconut milk. Bring back to the boil, lower the heat to keep it simmering and cook for about 2 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).

Not really intended to be eaten as a separate course, you could serve it with just a serving of steamed Thai jasmine rice, or together with a Thai meal. This quantity serves 4 with other food, but is probably only enough for two if eaten separately.

This recipe yields 2 to 4 servings.

Comments: This is a mild but spicy chicken soup (it can also be made with shrimp, pork, beef or mushrooms).

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