Tom Kha Gai

Ingredients

• ½ Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1-½ Tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste
• 3 cups Chicken Stock
• 3 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• 1  Large Lemongrass Stalk, Trimmed And Cut Into 2-inch Pieces
• 6  Thin Slices Fresh Galangal Or Ginger
• 2  Thai Red Chiles, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips (use Less If You Prefer Less Spicy)
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Asian Fish Sauce
• 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cut Into Thin Strips
• 1 cup White Button Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
• Cilantro Or Thai Basil Leaves For Garnishing
• Salt To Taste
• Optional Garnish: Fresh Basil Leaves Or Cilantro