Ingredients: 
1 to 3 dried red Anaheim or California chili peppers 
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces, or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breast halves 
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 
4 garlic cloves, finely minced 
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger 
2 medium onions, chopped 
1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk * 
1 (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 
Hot cooked rice as accompaniment