Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

boneless and skinless chicken (breast or thighs, cut into strips or thin pieces)

canned straw mushrooms

coconut milk

water

stalk lemongrass (cut into 3-inch lengths and pounded)

kaffir lime leaves (lightly bruised to release the flavor)

slices galangal

bird’s eye chilies (lightly pounded)

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fish sauce

lime juice (or to taste)

chopped cilantro