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Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing

Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Rinse shrimp with cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.
  3. 3 Toss apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Place mint leaves, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor. Pulse until blended but slightly chunky, about two 10-second intervals.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss until well mixed. Cover salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. 6 Mix shrimp into salad before serving; garnish with cilantro.

By Deb Deb

Spicy Chicken Thai Soup

Spicy Chicken Thai Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together lemongrass, garlic, and ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain broth and set aside. Discard lemongrass, garlic, and ginger.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in fish sauce, red curry paste, and lime juice until combined.
  3. 3 Pour in broth and coconut milk; return to a simmer and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Skim off any excess oil and fat that rises to the top and discard.
  4. 4 Add red onion; cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in about 1/2 of the cilantro. Portion soup into bowls and serve with plates of lime wedges, jalapeño rings, and remaining cilantro.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Tom Kha Gai

Tom Kha Gai

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm chicken broth and coconut milk together in a stockpot over medium heat; add chile sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and lime leaves. Bring broth mixture to a low simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove stockpot from heat and strain out ginger and lime leaves. Return broth mixture to the stockpot and bring to a simmer. Cook chicken in the simmering broth until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion, zucchini, lemongrass, and basil and simmer until onion softens, about 3 minutes.

By Darcy Loo

Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth

Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mince the lower 2/3 of lemongrass stalk. Bruise the remaining upper portion of lemongrass stalk by hitting it with the back of a knife.
  2. 2 Pour chicken stock into a large pot; add minced lemongrass, bruised lemongrass stalk, 1/2 the ginger, lime leaves, garlic, and Sriracha sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Add chicken to simmering broth; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove lemongrass stalk and lime leaves using a slotted spoon; discard.
  3. 3 Place cilantro bundle in the broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, remaining ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Remove cilantro bundle using a slotted spoon; discard. Simmer broth, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ramen and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and portion noodles into serving bowls.
  5. 5 Mix carrots, tomatoes, and green onions into broth. Ladle broth over noodles; garnish with cilantro.

By QTSunDoll

Thai Curry Soup

Thai Curry Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, lemongrass, and ginger; cook and stir until aromatic, 30 to 60 seconds. Add curry paste and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in about 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir until curry paste has dissolved, then add soy sauce, sugar, and remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in coconut milk, spinach, shrimp, mushrooms, cilantro, and lime juice. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 To serve, place some rice noodles into each serving bowl and ladle soup over the top. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkling of sliced green onion.

By Kaeli L

Vietnamese Beef Pho

Vietnamese Beef Pho

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

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

Thai-Style Rice Salad

Thai-Style Rice Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the rice, butter, ginger, coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, shallot, minced chile pepper, ginger, and lemon grass; cook for 1 minute until the shallot begins to go limp. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp has turned pink, then stir in the red bell pepper slices. Continue cooking until the shrimp is no longer opaque in the center. Season with basil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
  3. 3 Stir the shrimp mixture into the chilled rice along with the pineapple and sugar. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

By Tastyeatsathome

Watermelon Jellies

Watermelon Jellies

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

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

Apple Water

Apple Water

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

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

Homemade Tonic Water

Homemade Tonic Water

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

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

Mexican Thai Fusion Chicken

Mexican Thai Fusion Chicken

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

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

Lemongrass and Ginger Rice

Lemongrass and Ginger Rice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

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

Thai Chicken Stock

Thai Chicken Stock

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
105 min
Total
120 min

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

Gkai Kamin

Gkai Kamin

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

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

Thai Pumpkin Soup

Thai Pumpkin Soup

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

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

My Chicken Pho Recipe

My Chicken Pho Recipe

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

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

Chicken Panang Curry

Chicken Panang Curry

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

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

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

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

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Curry

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Curry

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

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

Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
225 min

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

Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

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

Jack's Thai Green Beans

Jack's Thai Green Beans

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

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

Sambal Sauce

Sambal Sauce

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

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

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Noodle Bowl)

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Noodle Bowl)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add noodles, and cover.
  2. 2 Peel and discard tough outer leaves from lemongrass. Roughly chop pale inner stalk and transfer to a food processor; pulse until minced, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring chicken broth to a boil in another large pot. Add lemongrass, chicken, mushrooms, red chile pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in coconut milk, ginger, fish sauce, and garlic. Simmer soup gently until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken to a cutting board; slice thinly and return to the pot. Stir in lime juice and sugar.
  5. 5 Drain noodles and divide among serving bowls. Ladle soup on top. Garnish with a lime wedge, green onions, and basil.

By Lux

Basic Vegetarian Pho

Basic Vegetarian Pho

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth, lemon grass, vegetable bouillon, and star anise pods in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until flavors are combined, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove lemon grass and star anise with a slotted spoon and discard.
  2. 2 Place rice noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut into shorter pieces with kitchen shears; divide noodles equally between soup bowls. Fill bowls with hot broth to cover noodles.
  3. 3 Place bean sprouts, mushrooms, limes, cilantro, basil, and green onions into separate bowls. Place teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chile paste, and sesame oil in separate bowls. Serve soup alongside garnishes and flavorings.

By LindsayRose5

Thai-Style Fragrant Rice

Thai-Style Fragrant Rice

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the rice under cold water. Combine the rice, water, coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, lemongrass, and curry leaves in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Fold the basil into the rice. Serve immediately.

By anonymous

Vietnamese Chicken and Long-Grain Rice Congee

Vietnamese Chicken and Long-Grain Rice Congee

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

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

Thai Burgers

Thai Burgers

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
6 min
Total
36 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground round, bread crumbs, lemon grass, shallot, chili peppers, and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper. Form into patties. If you are making these ahead of time, do not add peanuts until you are ready to grill.
  3. 3 Lightly oil grate, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and sprinkle burgers with lime juice.

By Maryellen

Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers

Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place lemon grass, onion, and garlic in the container of an electric blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Scrape lemon grass mixture into a bowl, and stir in beef, salt, pepper, sugar, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  3. 3 Form meat mixture into 12 meatballs. Thread onto skewers.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until the meatballs are well done, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By bbqgirl

Real Thai Green Curry Paste (Nam Prik Gen Kayo Wan)

Real Thai Green Curry Paste (Nam Prik Gen Kayo Wan)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green chiles, shallots, cilantro roots, garlic, Thai basil, lemongrass, galangal, lime zest, shrimp paste, cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander seeds, salt, and white pepper in a mortar and pestle; pound into a smooth paste.

By Wiley