2 tbsp neutral oil
2 cm piece (1tbsp) root ginger, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
finely grated zest of 1 lime
about 2 tbsp laksa or curry paste, to taste (brands vary considerably in heat)
4 cups chicken stock
400ml coconut cream
1 heaped tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1-2 whole chillies (optional)
2 tomatoes, cored and diced
2-3 (500-600g) skinless chicken breasts, very thinly sliced
large bunch (200g) spinach, washed and de-stemmed
a little salt and ground black pepper
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and halved