2Tablespoons(15ml) fish sauce (or soy sauce, but fish sauce makes it better!)
2clovesgarlic, minced
3heaping Tablespoons(45ml+) minced ginger
1Tablespoon(15ml) sugar
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
1teaspoon(5ml) kosher salt, or to taste
about 1.5 pounds(680g) boneless chicken legs, thighs or breasts. We prefer thighs for richer flavor.
1pound(455g) potatoes, cut into 1" pieces
2medium carrots, peeled & cut into 1" pieces.
Rice(for gluten free), pasta, noodles or bread for dipping
Instructions
In slow cooker pot, combine coconut milk, water, tomato sauce, fish sauce (or soy sauce), garlic, ginger, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt. Using a whisk, gently combine all ingredients together well to dissolve the tomato paste.
Add chicken, potatoes and carrots.
Cook on High for 3-4 hours or 5-6 hours on Low. Stir about 2 times during cooking. Depending on how thick you cut your potatoes and carrots, cooking time will vary. After about the 3rd hour, pierce the chicken, potatoes and carrots to check for tenderness.
Serve with rice, pasta, noodles or bread for dipping.