8 chicken thighs, boned and chopped

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 whole Garlic clove, finely chopped

2 tbsp fish sauce

4 teaspoons Shallot, finely chopped

1 leaf cilantro, for garnish

2 each red chili pepper, small fresh red chiles, cored, seeded and chopped

1 pinch lemon grass, 1 stalk chopped

1 whole garlic clove, crushed

1 slice fresh ginger root, about a 1 1/2-inch slice

1 tbsp ground turmeric

8 oz canned tomatoes

1 tbsp light brown sugar

1 dash salt, to taste