Sunday, February 19, 2012

Tamarind Chicken Soup

Tamarind Chicken Soup
Serves 6

1.5 lbs chicken, cubed
4 shallots or 1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 star anise
2 tsp Chinese 5-spice
1 Tbs sriracha
4 cups chicken stock, more if needed
1/4c tamarind, soaked and blended with 2c water
About 1.5c orzo (2/3 package)
1 bunch chinese greens, chopped up
1 lime
Scallion, sliced chile

Saute onion and garlic until softened. Add spices, lime rind, and sriracha and cook a minute. Deglaze with stock and tamarind water, and bring to a boil.
Add chicken and orzo, and cook 10 minutes.
Add greens and cook until everything is done. Add water if needed.
Finish with lime, scallions and sliced chile.

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