CHICKEN CURRY

Ingredients:

 o   1 lb. chicken boneless breast or thigh, cut into serving size

1     large potato, cut into bite size
 1 large carrot, julienne

 o   1 small red bell pepper, sliced
 1 stem lemon grass, sliced
 1 thumb size ginger, minced fine
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 1 small onion, sliced
 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
 1 tablespoon curry powder

 o   1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)

 o   salt and ground pepper to taste
 1/2 cup water
 2 tablespoon cooking oil

 o   chopped green onion for garnishing

Procedure

1. Heat up a deep pot and add cooking oil in medium heat.
2. Fry potato and carrots. Set aside.
3. Using the same pot sauté ginger, garlic, onion till caramelized.
4. Add chicken and lemon grass. Stir till chicken turns golden brown.  
5. Season with curry powder, fish sauce, ground pepper and water. Mix well.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes or till chicken is fully cooked.
7. Add fried potato, carrots and bell pepper. 
8. Pour in coconut milk, mix well and bring to a quick boil.
9. Season with more curry powder and salt if needed.
10. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or till sauce thickens.
11. Transfer in a serving dish and top with chopped green onions.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!