Gaeng Gai (Thai Chicken Curry) Recipe

• 4 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 10 x Dry Red Chilies, Crushed (Adjust heat to your taste...this Amount makes a fairly warm dish)
• 1 med Yellow Onion, Minced
• 4 x Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 tsp Grnd Galangal (Kha)*
• 1 stalk Fresh Lemon Grass*, Minced Fine
• 4 Tbsp. Fresh Coriander, Minced
• 1 tsp Grnd Nutmeg
• 6 x Kaffir Lime Leaves*
• 1 Tbsp. Grnd Coriander Seed
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce*
• 1 tsp Grnd Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 whl Chicken Breasts, Skinned, Boned, Cut Into 1/8" Slices
• 10 ounce Shredded Bamboo Shoots
• 16 ounce Coconut Lowfat milk (frzn is better, but you can substitute 1-14 Ounce. Can)
• 20 x Fresh Basil Leaves (dry basil is not a good substitute) Available at good oriental markets

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