Vietnamese Chicken Curry without vegetables

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken , cut bite-size pieces 3 large potatoes , skinned,and chopped 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large[...]

2 tablespoons light olive oil 1200 g skinless chicken pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons mild curry powder 3 garlic cloves 1 stalk lemongrass 2 cups sweet potatoes 2[...]

2 medium potatoes , cut into chunks oil (for frying) 6 shallots , finely chopped 4 stalks lemongrass , finely chopped 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 red chilies ,[...]