Ingredients
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4 scallions, sliced
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3 dried Chinese mushrooms
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3 3/4 cups chicken broth
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, pickled and slices
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1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
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2 stalks lemongrass, halved lengthwise
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1 red Thai chile
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salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish
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1 chicken breast, very finely sliced
Instructions
- If using the Chinese mushrooms, place them in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.
- Place the broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a pan and heat, stirring constantly, until gently simmering.
- Add the chicken, scallions, lemongrass, red chile, and Chinese mushrooms, if using, and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, remove the lemongrass, then serve the soup, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.