Cambodian Chicken Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh serrano or other small hot green chile, including seeds

2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks

2 teaspoons red curry paste

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 cups chicken broth

2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained

4 cups cooked rice

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