Restorative lemongrass and chicken noodle soup

Name: Restorative lemongrass and chicken noodle soup recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 x 1.4g whole chicken; 3 tsp ground turmeric (we used Woolworths Macro); 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 5cm piece (25g) ginger, peeled, sliced; 1 onion (root intact), peeled, halved; 6 kaffir limes leaves; 1 bunch coriander, roots washed, trimmed, leaves reserved to serve; 2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tsp caster sugar; 2 tbs light soy sauce; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 400g fresh egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions; Indonesian sambal, Thai basil and toasted sesame seeds, to serve

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by Phoebe Wood

Jul 28, 2018

"Use good-quality organic chicken for the best flavour. Garlic is added at the end to boost immunity and add a flavour kick" - Phoebe Wood.

1 x 1.4g whole chicken
3 tsp ground turmeric (we used Woolworths Macro)
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
5cm piece (25g) ginger, peeled, sliced
1 onion (root intact), peeled, halved
6 kaffir limes leaves
1 bunch coriander, roots washed, trimmed, leaves reserved to serve
2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tsp caster sugar
2 tbs light soy sauce
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
400g fresh egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions
Indonesian sambal, Thai basil and toasted sesame seeds, to serve

Method

1.

Place chicken, turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, onion, kaffir lime, coriander root and coriander seeds in a large stockpot. Cover with 3L cold water. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and stock is flavoursome.
2.

Carefully transfer chicken to a plate. Cool, then carve into portions or shred. Stir lemon juice, sugar, soy and garlic through stock and remove from heat. Check seasoning and add more salt, sugar or garlic to taste. Divide noodles among serving bowls and ladle over soup.
3.

Add chicken, sambal, Thai basil and reserved coriander leaves. Sprinkle over sesame seeds to serve.