Mangkuk Kaldu Serai dengan Ayam Kari Kuning

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 shallots
• a small knob of ginger
• 1 -2 stalks lemongrass
• 3 cups chicken broth (I used 3 cups water + 1 heaping tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base)
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 lb . boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste (I use Maesri, bought on Amazon – sub Thai Kitchen red curry paste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• Mint, chili crisp, crispy shallots (for topping – to taste)