Christine Manfield's chicken turmeric soup

Step 1

For the spice paste, whiz all ingredients in a food processor until a paste.

Step 2

Cut chicken in half lengthways. Rub 2 tbs spice paste into chicken. Chill for 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add remaining spice paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add all the broth ingredients, except the pepper, and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced.

Step 5

Strain, discarding solids. When ready to serve, reheat broth in a clean saucepan and stir through pepper.

Step 6

Brush a chargrill pan with oil and place over high heat. Grill chicken for 2 minutes each side or until cooked through. Cut chicken into thin strips.

Step 7

Divide noodles and broth among bowls. Top with chicken, chilli, spring onion, chives and mint to serve.