Ingredients
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2 potatoes, cut into chunks
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4 tablespoons peanut oil
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8 shallots, minced
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4 stalks fresh lemongrass, minced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 red chilies, minced
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock
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fresh basil leaf
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1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Fry the potato chunks in the oil until browned, drain them on paper towels.
- Add the shallots, lemon grass, and all of the spices to the pan.
- Fry for a few minutes.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, salt, coconut milk and chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for about 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Garnish with basil leaves before serving (over rice or couscous).