pinch finely chopped bird's-eye chillies
1 handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped, to garnish
4 slices galangal, each about the thickness of a £1 coin
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised plus 1 tbsp finely chopped
1 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped
6 tbsp lime juice
9 Thai shallots, 3 peeled and left whole, 6 thinly sliced
2 litres/3½ pints fresh chicken stock
3â4 tbsp fish sauce
2 chicken breasts