2 stalks lemongrass (see instructions below), OR 4 Tbsp. frozen prepared lemongrass
1 package Thai rice noodles
1 thumb-size piece galangal OR ginger, thinly sliced into matchstick-like pieces
4-6 cups chicken broth (6 cups serves 3-4 people)
2-3 chicken thighs OR 1-2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces
1 head broccoli, chopped into florets including stems
1-2 cups Chinese cabbage, chopped into bite-size pieces (bok choy, baby bok choy or su choy)
1-2 carrots, sliced
2-3 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
1/2 can good-quality coconut milk
roughly 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped if leaves are large
Optional: Thai or Vietnamese chili sauce (see below for a homemade recipe)