Ginger, Lime and Garlic Chicken Stew

a) While the chicken cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Zest and halve the lime.

a) Once the water has boiled, pour into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back into the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

a) Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the garlic, ginger puree and tomato puree. Cook for 1 min.

b) Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts), then stir together.

c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 4-5 mins.

a) Once thickened, stir the spinach into the stew a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Remove from the heat, squeeze in some of the lime juice and stir in the soy sauce.

c) Taste and add more lime if needed and add a splash more water if it's a bit too thick.