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Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• water
• apple
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, apple slices, ginger, and lemongrass in a 32-fluid ounce Mason jar or pitcher. Stir, cover, and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.

By HurdBird

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• water
• sugar
• lime
• citric acid
• cinchona bark

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2 Reduce heat to low; stir in lime zest, lime juice, lemon grass, citric acid, and powdered cinchona bark. Simmer until cinchona is thoroughly dissolved, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Remove from heat; let mixture cool, about 15 minutes. Strain through a colander. Run the syrup through coffee filters or cheesecloth to remove sandy bits of bark.

By Lorem Ipsum

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• egg noodle
• chicken stock
• fish sauce
• garlic
• ginger root
• green onion
• chicken
• bean sprout
• bok choy

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add noodles and return water to boil. Boil until soft, about 8 minutes. Drain and reserve noodles.
2. 2 Bring chicken stock, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, and green onions to a boil in a large pot. Reduce to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken, bean sprouts, and bok choy. Cook pho until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Divide the cooked noodles between 2 large bowls. Pour pho over noodles; serve immediately.

By Miss Ashley

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• canola oil
• lemon juice
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• garlic
• fish sauce
• chicken thigh

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix together canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce in a glass bowl until sugar is dissolved
3. 3 Add chicken and turn to coat in marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken thighs from marinade; shake to remove excess. Discard remaining marinade.
5. 5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By LUCHAPROV

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• vegetable oil
• chicken
• water
• fish sauce
• curry powder
• cornstarch
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in lemongrass, cooking until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place chicken into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center and skin is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in water, fish sauce, and curry powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of curry sauce in a small bowl, until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into the skillet and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

By MommyFromSeattle

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• tomato
• garlic
• onion
• serrano chile
• white sugar
• salt
• lime juice
• shrimp paste
• vegetable oil
• curry leaf
• galangal
• tamarind juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place tomato, garlic, onion, chiles, sugar, salt, lime juice, and shrimp paste into a blender; process until smooth.
2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour chile purée into hot oil. Stir in lemongrass, curry leaves, and galangal. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture changes color and becomes very fragrant, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in tamarind juice; cook for 1 minute. Strain sauce before serving.

By Robin

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• jasmine rice
• chicken
• ginger root
• salt
• cilantro
• chive
• black pepper
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken in a stock pot. Pour in enough water to cover chicken. Add ginger, lemon grass, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Strain broth, and return broth to stock pot. Let chicken cool, then remove bones and skin, and tear into bite-size pieces; set aside.
3. 3 Stir rice into broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If necessary, adjust with water or additional salt. The congee is done, but can be left to cook an additional 45 minutes for better consistency.
4. 4 Ladle congee into bowls, and top with chicken, cilantro, chives, and pepper. Squeeze lime juice to taste.

By DawnH

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• vegetable oil
• eggplant
• garlic
• green onion
• basil
• red chile pepper
• ginger
• oyster sauce
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
2. 2 Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

By mariad3

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• shallot
• garlic
• ginger root
• galangal
• red chile pepper
• vegetable oil
• curry powder
• beef stew meat
• coconut milk
• vinegar
• brown sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, galangal, and chile peppers in a food processor; process spices into a coarse paste.
2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spice paste; cook and stir until sizzling and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; stir to coat with spices, about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Cover and simmer stew until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Stir vinegar, sugar, and salt into the pot. Continue to cook, covered, until sauce reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes more.

By shakiraayden

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• vegetable oil
• coriander
• turmeric
• cumin
• curry powder
• coconut milk
• red onion
• red chile pepper
• russet potato
• chicken breast
• salt
• puff pastry

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in coriander, turmeric, cumin, and curry powder. Cook a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk, onions, lemon grass, and red pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in potato and continue cooking for 12 minutes, adding more coconut milk if the mixture becomes too dry. Stir in chicken, then season with salt. Cook and stir until chicken and potato have absorbed most of the liquid, then spread the mixture onto a plate to cool.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3 Unfold puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares. Place heaping spoonfuls of the filling in the center of each square. Gather all 4 corners of the pastry and pinch together at the top, forming a small pouch. Place each pastry on the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 22 to 27 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By argus

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• rice vermicelli noodles
• soy-based liquid seasoning
• sherry
• brown sugar
• garlic
• flank steak
• water
• white sugar
• lemon
• fish sauce
• red thai chile pepper
• garlic
• thai basil
• cilantro
• bean sprout

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until soft, about 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine lemongrass, soy-based seasoning, sherry, brown sugar, and 3 cloves minced garlic in a bowl. Add steak, toss to coat, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, combine water, white sugar, and lemon juice a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Add fish sauce, Thai peppers, and 2 cloves minced garlic; taste and adjust seasonings. Set sauce aside.
4. 4 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade. Add steak to skillet; cook until slightly pink in centers, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
5. 5 Divide noodles among four bowls; top with steak, Thai basil leaves, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Drizzle sweetened fish sauce on top to serve.

By MommyFromSeattle

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• pork belly
• red chile pepper
• fish sauce
• garlic
• monosodium glutamate
• sugar
• five-spice powder
• bamboo skewer
• fish sauce
• white sugar
• red chile pepper
• lime
• garlic
• monosodium glutamate
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine pork belly, 1 red chile pepper, lemongrass, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon MSG, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and five-spice powder in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until marinated, 1 to 3 hours.
2. 2 Mix 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 red chile pepper, lime juice, 5 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon MSG together in a bowl. Let sit until dipping sauce flavors meld, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour in water.
3. 3 Thread the marinated pork belly onto bamboo skewers.
4. 4 Preheat grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook pork skewers, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the dipping sauce.

By Nguyen Duc Cuong

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• brown sugar
• tamarind paste
• coconut milk
• vegetable oil
• nutmeg
• cardamom
• turmeric
• coriander
• red pepper flakes
• fresno chile pepper
• serrano chile pepper
• galangal
• ginger
• garlic
• shallot
• beef chuck

Instructions

1. 1 Cut beef chuck into 2-inch pieces.
2. 2 Combine shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, serrano and Fresno chiles, salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until paste is very finely ground, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the curry paste. Cook and stir until it starts to dry out, then stir in the beef. Add coconut milk, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Fill up the empty can of coconut milk with water and pour it into the pan. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a simmer.
4. 4 In the meantime, bruise lemongrass with the back of your knife. Cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces and add to the curry. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce is fully reduced, about 4 hours. Stir more frequently as water reduces; add more water or lower the heat if sauce is reducing faster than beef is softening.
5. 5 Remove lemongrass to serve. For best results, let cool and serve the next day.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• salt
• water
• coconut milk
• cinnamon stick
• clove
• coconut
• white sugar
• beef stew meat
• vegetable oil
• nutmeg
• cumin seed
• fennel seed
• coriander seed
• ginger root
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• shallot

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the coconut in a dry wok, stirring continuously until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
2. 2 Using a blender or a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, and lemon grass to a thick paste.
3. 3 Grind the coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg.
4. 4 Using the wok, fry the shallot paste in a little oil for a few minutes. Add the ground coriander, fennel, cumin and nutmeg; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add beef; cook over a medium heat for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until meat is browned.
5. 5 Stir in sugar, coconut, cloves, cinnamon stick, coconut milk , and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has gone and the meat is tender (about 1 hour). Season with salt to taste.

By Trevor Hobson

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• hot pepper sauce
• hoisin sauce
• fish sauce
• sirloin tip
• rice noodle
• lime
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro leaf
• mint
• basil
• bean sprout
• black peppercorn
• cinnamon stick
• ginger root
• onion
• beef broth

Instructions

1. 1 Combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick , and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
2. 2 When broth has simmered for 45 minutes, soak noodles in a bowl filled with hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Meanwhile, arrange bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges on a platter.
4. 4 Divide the drained noodles among six large soup bowls; place raw beef slices on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Serve alongside the platter of toppings and garnish with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• salt
• sugar
• coconut milk
• carrot
• snow pea
• orange bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• onion
• peanut oil
• chicken thigh
• peanut oil
• ginger
• garlic
• cilantro
• almond
• hot chile pepper
• shallot

Instructions

1. 1 Combine shallots, chile peppers, lemongrass, almonds, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a food processor; pulse into a smooth paste. Measure out 1 cup of paste into a large bowl. Add chicken thighs and mix until thoroughly coated.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
3. 3 Place onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and carrot in the same skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas; cook and stir until slightly softened but still crisp, about 1 minute.
4. 4 Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Simmer until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

By christinereichard

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• cilantro
• coconut milk
• potato
• red pepper flake
• bay leaf
• makrut lime leaf
• fish sauce
• water
• chicken broth
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• curry powder
• ginger root
• garlic
• shallot
• onion
• chicken
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion in hot oil until chicken is lightly browned and onion is soft and translucent; remove onion and chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. 2 Sauté shallots in drippings in the pot for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and curry powder. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in bell pepper and carrots. Return chicken and onion to the pot and stir in chicken broth, water, and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
3. 3 Bring to a boil and add potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 40 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 Portion soup into bowls. Garnish each dish with a cilantro sprig.

By Emily B

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• cilantro
• bean sprout
• coconut milk
• potato
• makrut lime leaf
• bay leaf
• red pepper flake
• vegetarian fish sauce
• water
• vegetable broth
• tofu
• mushroom
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• curry powder
• ginger root
• garlic
• shallot
• onion
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion and shallots until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, and curry powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, to release the flavors of the curry. Stir in green pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu.
2. 2 Pour in vegetable stock and water. Season with fish sauce, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then stir in potatoes and coconut milk. When soup returns to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Garnish each bowl with a pile of bean sprouts and cilantro.

By Emily B

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• mint
• cilantro
• carrot
• cucumber
• baby lettuce
• vermicelli rice noodle
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• fish sauce
• water
• lemon
• white sugar
• sea salt
• sugar
• sesame oil
• fish sauce
• olive oil
• garlic
• red chile pepper
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
2. 2 Combine red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped and combined. Pour marinade into the freezer bag , making sure chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
3. 3 Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
4. 4 Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and caramelized on the outside and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into thick slices using a sharp knife.
5. 5 Place sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in water and fish sauce, followed by garlic and chile pepper. Allow flavors to settle, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
6. 6 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.

By kimmi

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• fried shallot
• thai basil
• coconut milk
• coconut milk
• white sugar
• salt
• bay leaf
• makrut lime leaf
• tamarind juice
• vegetable oil
• turmeric root
• white peppercorn
• ginger
• galangal
• garlic
• shallot
• cumin seed
• coriander
• candlenut
• lemon
• chicken

Instructions

1. 1 Soak chicken pieces in lemon juice for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast candlenuts, coriander, and cumin in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mortar and pestle and grind into a paste with shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, peppercorns, and turmeric. Work in batches if necessary.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spice paste and stir until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemongrass, tamarind juice, lime leaves, bay leaves, salt, and sugar.
4. 4 Rinse lemon juice off chicken pieces and slide them into the skillet. Turn to coat evenly with spices. Pour in thin and thick coconut milk. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Add basil leaves. Continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes more.
5. 5 Serve chicken and sauce in a bowl, sprinkled with fried shallots.

By GrowinKitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• white sugar
• watermelon rind
• salt
• water
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar all over the parchment.
2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, rinse saucepan, and return watermelon to saucepan.
3. 3 Stir salt and enough water to cover into watermelon rind in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, rinse saucepan, and transfer watermelon to a bowl.
4. 4 Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup white sugar, and lemongrass in the same saucepan; bring to a boil, add watermelon rind, and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until remaining liquid evaporates and watermelon rind has a gumdrop-like consistency, about 30 minutes more.
5. 5 Transfer watermelon rind to prepared baking sheet and roll to coat with sugar. Store in an airtight container.

By sueb

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• ancho chile pepper
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• turmeric
• allspice
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Combine ancho chile, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon grass, ground turmeric, and ground allspice together in a large resealable bag; add chicken and shake until coated. Refrigerate and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
2. 2 Transfer chicken to a skillet and cook over medium heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By ally-gator

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• water
• long-grain white rice
• water
• vegetable oil
• ginger
• jalapeno pepper
• shallot
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 2 1/2 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2 Puree lemongrass, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, jalapeno pepper, shallot, and garlic in a food processor.
3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; tilt skillet to coat with hot oil. Add pureed mixture to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix well.

By mrogers

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• chicken carcass
• galangal
• makrut lime leaf
• shallot
• garlic
• thai chile
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken carcass into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse carcass under running water, and return to the pot.
2. 2 Add galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, shallot, garlic, and chiles. Pour in 10 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, skimming the foam and fat often.
3. 3 Strain stock through cheesecloth before using.

By JETTILA

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• chicken
• garlic
• salt
• turmeric
• white peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Cut roots and leafy tops off lemon grass stalks. In a mortar and pestle, pound lemongrass, salt, garlic, turmeric, and pepper into a fine paste.
2. 2 Cut open chicken lengthwise. Separate into 2 pieces, and rinse well. Rub chicken with mixed spice paste. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3 Grill over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well done and evenly brown. Serve hot.

By Richard Tebaldi

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• vegetable oil
• butter
• garlic
• shallot
• red chili pepper
• chicken stock
• pumpkin
• coconut milk
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, heat oil and butter over low heat. Cook garlic, shallots, chilies, and lemongrass in oil until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic). Stir in chicken stock, coconut milk, and pumpkin; bring to a boil. Cook until pumpkin softens.
2. 2 In a blender, blend the soup in batches to a smooth or slightly chunky consistency, whatever you prefer. Serve with basil leaves.

By BRIGIT

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• red curry paste
• coconut milk
• chicken breast
• fish sauce
• brown sugar
• thai seasoning
• garlic
• red bell pepper
• thai basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-low heat. Add curry paste; fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in coconut milk. Bring to a slow boil. Stir in chicken, fish sauce, brown sugar, Thai seasoning, and garlic. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken and chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
2. 2 Stir red bell pepper into the wok; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemongrass and basil; stir to distribute flavors, about 1 minute.

By ellabella

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• lime juice
• cilantro
• mint
• white sugar
• fish sauce
• green onion
• sweet chili sauce
• steak fillet
• lettuce
• cucumber
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Mix lime juice, cilantro, mint leaves, sugar, fish sauce, green onions, lemongrass, and chili sauce together in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Adjust the flavor, if desired, by adding more sugar and/or fish sauce; set aside.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Cook steak on the preheated grill until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
4. 4 Transfer steak to a chopping board and slice into thin strips; add steak and its juices into the bowl with herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
5. 5 Place lettuce in a salad bowl; arrange cucumber on top. Add steak and pour all of the herb mixture on top. Scatter cherry tomatoes over salad and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

By Mick

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• peanut oil
• garlic
• ginger root
• red pepper
• coriander
• cumin
• chicken breast
• onion
• bok choy
• water
• coconut milk
• fish sauce
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.

By Adrienne Barnett

Ingredients

• ✓ lemongrass
• garlic
• bird's eye chile
• fish sauce
• coconut milk
• peanut oil
• green onion
• green bean

Instructions

1. 1 Puree the garlic, bird's eye chile, lemon grass, fish sauce, and coconut milk in a blender until smooth; set aside. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook for 2 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the green onions. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes until the green onions have softened and begun to brown. Stir in the pureed sauce, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the green beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the green beans until tender, about 5 minutes.

By msxkitty