Kao Tom Gai

Description
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup - A nice warming soup that spices without the use of chilies..of course, if you can't help yourself, go ahead and toss a few in! ;)

Ingredients

 * 1 cup short-grain rice
 * 8 cups water
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
 * 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (mixed with 1 tsp. salt)
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ½ cup finely chopped onions
 * 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
 * 1 tablespoon white pepper (or to taste)
 * ¼ cup chopped green onions
 * ¼ cup chopped celery leaves
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) In a medium size pot over low heat, simmer rice, water and salt for about an hour or so until rice is soft.
 * 2) Marinate chicken in lime juice/salt for about 5 minutes.
 * 3) In a skillet, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until tender; add white pepper and marinated chicken.
 * 4) Cook, stirring for 10 minutes or so.
 * 5) In small bowls, put 1 cup of heated rice broth and sprinkle with chicken, chopped green onion, celery leaves, and cilantro.