This Thai Chowder leans on fish sauce and palm sugar to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Chicken Thigh for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.
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Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the fish sauce and palm sugar elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Sear in a hot pan without crowding until a deep golden crust forms, then rest briefly.
Stir in the kaffir lime leaves and the rest of the fish sauce and palm sugar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.
Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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