Lao Chicken Soup ( Kheang Khai)

INGREDIENTS:
· 3 cups water
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 3 cups of chicken stock
· ½ cup finely sliced spring onions

· 1 chicken breast thinly sliced (optional)
· 1 stalk lemon grass (optional)
· 1 green chilli sliced thinly (optional)
· 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic (optional)
· 1/3 cup finely chopped coriander (optional)
· dash of cooking oil (optional)
· 2 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
· ¼ cup finely sliced mint leaves (optional)
· Juice of 1 lime (optional)


DIRECTIONS:
· Boil the water in a saucepan about 2 minutes.
· Then add chicken and follow by salt.
· Wait until it reaches maximum heat.
· After that, put the onion and stir them.
· Wait 3 more minutes.
· And then it is ready to serve with a bowl of sticky rice (optional).

For Chicken Soup with Optional Ingredients: (http://www.wokme.com/recipes/laotian/lao_chicken_soup.htm)

· Boil the water in a saucepan and add the salt and chicken stock.
· Once boiling add the chicken breast meat and reduce the heat to a simmer.
· Simmer for about 5 minutes then remove the chicken from the stock and set aside.
· In a frypan add a dash of oil and when boiling add the garlic, chill and lemon grass.
· Once brown remove from the heat and cool before crushing in a mortar until a fine paste.
· Add the paste to the saucepan and remove the saucepan from the heat.
· Shred the chicken into thin strips and return to the soup.
· Stir in the chopped coriander, mint, lime juice and fish sauce.
· Serve with a bowl of sticky rice. (optional)

“For the Chicken Soup, I believe that there are differences in many places. And this menu is made in Laos. It is unique. And it has been one of Lao most favorite foods for many century. If you have a chance, try to cook this menu. It is very easy and delicious. I am proud of Lao food.”

Enjoy Lao Chicken Soup
Thank You :)