Mizoram Mizo Bamboo Shoot Chicken Clear Soup Lemongrass

Method

1. 1

   Place chicken pieces in a pot with 3 cups cold water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Skim all foam from the surface thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add bruised lemongrass, crushed garlic, sliced ginger, slit green chillies and turmeric.

4. 4

   Reduce to medium. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add sliced bamboo shoot. Stir. Cook covered 10 more minutes.

6. 6

   Add spinach or water spinach. Cook 3 minutes until wilted.

7. 7

   Season with salt. Discard the lemongrass stalk before serving.

8. 8

   Garnish with coriander and spring onion. Serve with steamed rice, the broth poured over everything.