Oriental Coconut Chicken Soup

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
 * 1 stick lemon grass
 * 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 inch ginger root sliced into thin rounds
 * 2 fresh hot chili peppers cut in half lengthwise
 * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
 * 1 tablespoon fish sauce
 * ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
 * fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Slice chicken into strips.
 * 2) Smash lemon grass with the flat of a large knife and cut into 1-inch pieces.
 * 3) Heat coconut milk and water in a saucepan over moderate heat but do not boil.
 * 4) Add lemon grass, ginger and chilies and simmer for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
 * 5) Add chicken strips and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 6) Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1 minute.
 * 7) Serve garnished with cilantro.