Combinations
of fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime and fiery chilli create a unique cuisine you can't help but love.
We hardly needed to change a thing about her lemongrass curry ganache before it went into our ice cream machines — and one taste of this flavor made with Melissa's favorite masala spices from Portland's Fresh Blends NW and a touch
of fresh lemongrass and you'll be glad we stayed true to Missionary Chocolate's worldly flavors.
There was a great little supermarket within walking distance where I could pick up everything from fish sauce to rice paper wraps to long stalks
of fresh lemongrass.
Not exact matches
10 small dried red chiles, such as piquins, stems removed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 small onions 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/2 cup
fresh cilantro 1/4 cup
fresh basil or mint leaves 1 teaspoon salt 3 2 - inch stalks
lemongrass, including the bulb 1 1 - inch piece
of galangal, peeled 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon corn or peanut oil 1 tablespoon lime zest 1/4 cup water
1 stalk
lemongrass, finely sliced (use only the bottom 6»
of the stalk) 1 teaspoon lime zest, preferably kaffir lime 1 - 2 dried Thai bird chiles, seeds removed 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cardamom pods, husked 1-1/4 teaspoons turmeric 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon
fresh galangal or ginger root, minced (see Chef's Note) 1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional)
While I spend the majority
of my time in the produce oil picking out a plethora
of fresh greens, herbs, and miscellaneous items such as radish sprouts,
fresh ginger, and stalks
of lemongrass, I decided to grab a couple containers
of plantain chips on my way through to the cash register.
spice paste: 3
lemongrass stems, finely sliced, white part only 2 - 4 red chilis, to taste 1/2 red onion, rough chopped 4 garlic cloves, diced 1 ″ piece
of fresh ginger, peeled & sliced 1/2 cup grape seed oil 2 tsp shrimp paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp sweet paprika
Ingredients - 2 tablespoons
of cooking oil - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 red bell pepper, chopped - 3 cloves
of garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon
of grated
fresh ginger - 2
lemongrass stalks, thinly sliced (white parts only)- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced small - 1 teaspoon honey - 2 teaspoons
of soy sauce - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce - 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar - 1 head
of lettuce leaves, something easy for wrapping.
* 2 cups brown basmati or jasmine rice * 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil * 3 cardamom pods, slightly smashed * 3 whole cloves * 1 2 - inch cinnamon stick * 1 sprig curry leaves, about 12 - 15 leaves * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 teaspoons grated
fresh ginger * lower white part
of lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into two pieces * 1 cup packed, chopped
fresh cilantro leaves and stems, plus extra leaves for garnish (optional) * 2-2/3 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock * 1 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick 1 whole nutmeg, halved 1 stalk
lemongrass, chopped 2 cardamom pods 1 one - inch piece
of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 dried chipotle chilis 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large leek, white and pale green parts, rinsed and finely chopped 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 - inch cubes 1 cup drained canned or jarred chestnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped
fresh sage 8 cups water
An array
of ingredients crucial to Thai cooking, including
fresh green peppercorns, garlic, galangal, Thai chiles, Thai eggplant, kaffir lime leaves,
lemongrass and shallots.
This refreshing Thai
lemongrass soup is made with a light gingery broth, pan-fried tofu, cherry tomatoes and
fresh cilantro.Alissa's note: I originally published this one back in December
of 2014, and just updated the photos and recipe.
Ingredients: 3 pealed cloves
of garlic 5 cm piece
of ginger 2 big cups
of yellow Lentil 2 spring onions 1
fresh tomato 3 medium size carrots Chopped
lemongrass Salt, black pepper and chili 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil Directions: Place the Pan over a -LSB-...]
While a heaping tablespoon
of spring green matcha green tea powder supplies the antioxidants, cleansers and detox agents, a few drops
of lemongrass oil and several mashed sprigs
of fresh, organic dill will heal and revitalize multiple layers
of delicate face skin.
6 - 7 cups vegetable stock, water, or combination
of the two 3 stalks
lemongrass 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste grated zest
of 1 lime 1 small hot
fresh Thai chile, seeded, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup button or oyster mushrooms, chopped fine or sliced 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed, or shelled peas (frozen ok) 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots Juice
of 1 lime chopped
fresh cilantro leave for garnish 12 oz box extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes (we used Mori Nu) 8 oz rice noodles (we used Erawan Brand medium size oriental style noodles)
2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful
of fresh Thai basil (from Asian shops) or
fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3
lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch
of fresh coriander6
fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest
of 1 lime5cm piece
fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (available in the world food section
of supermarkets)
Noodle, chicken and aubergine coconut laksa 1/2 x 250g pack dried medium rice noodles (see tip) 1 medium aubergine, halved lengthways and cut into 5 mm slices 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (we like Thai Taste, from major supermarkets) 400 ml can reduced - fat coconut milk 600 ml chicken stock, hot 4 small, skinless chicken breasts 1
lemongrass stalk, bruised 150g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways 1/2 tsp soft brown sugar Grated zest and juice
of 1 lime, plus extra lime wedges to serveGood handful
fresh basil leaves 1.
Thai red chicken curry 2 tbsp groundnut oil2 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely sliced4 heaped tbsp homemade Thai red curry paste (see below) 1/2 -1 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp palm sugar4 - 5 kaffir lime leaves (see tip) 400 ml coconut milk6 baby aubergines or 1 aubergine, cut into chunks3 skinless free - range chicken breasts, sliced150g green beans, halvedHandful
of fresh Thai basil (from Asian shops) or
fresh coriander, chopped For the Thai red curry paste 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds8 - 10 long red chillies2 dried red chillies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1/2 tsp ground white pepper3 fat garlic cloves3
lemongrass stalks, outer skin removed, finely sliced4 coriander roots (from Asian grocers), roughly chopped — or use the stalks from a large bunch
of fresh coriander6
fresh kaffir lime leaves or finely grated zest
of 1 lime5cm piece
fresh galangal or ginger, finely grated2 tsp shrimp paste (available in the world food section
of supermarkets)
1/2 x 250g pack dried medium rice noodles (see tip) 1 medium aubergine, halved lengthways and cut into 5 mm slices 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (we like Thai Taste, from major supermarkets) 400 ml can reduced - fat coconut milk 600 ml chicken stock, hot 4 small, skinless chicken breasts 1
lemongrass stalk, bruised 150g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways 1/2 tsp soft brown sugar Grated zest and juice
of 1 lime, plus extra lime wedges to serveGood handful
fresh basil leaves 1.
Fry found the paste — nam prik pao — in an Asian market and started adding other classic Thai flavors like
fresh chiles, lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar,
lemongrass and Thai basil to it to make a special sauce
of his own (get the recipe).
Thai Noodle Shrimp Spicy Salad is the epitome
of awakening the senses with
fresh flavors, from the aroma
of the
fresh coriander and Thai basil to that wonderful eye - opening scent
of lemongrass taking us open - heartedly into an exotic experience, thanks to Eat the World and this month's stop, Thailand.
For garnish, I added a
fresh stalk
of lemongrass and a dehydrated citrus peel.
If you can't find
fresh lemongrass, substitute a couple
of sliced garlic cloves and the grated zest from half a lime instead.
The citrus flavors
of fresh lime and
lemongrass and the punch
of chiles are gentled by coconut milk.
It's filled with greens, pan-fried
lemongrass shrimp, pickled vegetables, jalapeño peppers,
fresh herbs and croutons made
of french baguette!
Lemongrass Ginger with
Fresh Mint 2 oz
Lemongrass Ginger Sauvignon Blanc mixer 5 mint leaves 6 oz sparkling water squeeze
of lime mint sprig for garnish
1 litre / 4 cups
of vegetable broth 3 stalks
of lemongrass 3 cloves garlic, peeled 5 cm / 2 inches
of fresh ginger, peeled 1/2 small green chilli 1 tb honey 1 tsp sea salt
Lemongrass is sold in the
fresh produce section
of well - stocked supermarkets or Asian markets.
This dish is filled with the
fresh fragrant flavors
of lemongrass and cilantro, and loaded with edamame, asparagus, carrots, cashews, and other goodies.
I've been really enjoying
fresh and zingy flavours as
of late — think
lemongrass, lime, chilli... So this wintery classic actually ends up taking on more
of a spring freshness.
Combining some
fresh herbs (like mint, basil, or in my case
lemongrass) with a little citrus, fruit and greens can move anything through you that's fighting it out in your gut, and restore you with an abundance
of phytonutrients that will have you back in shape in no time.
It's startlingly
fresh with vibrant notes
of lime and
lemongrass which soften to juicy grapefruit.
This dish is filled with the
fresh fragrant flavors
of lemongrass and cilantro, and loaded with edamame, asparagus, carrots, cashews, and other goodies.
Little lettuce leaves are topped with springy pork meatballs infused with
lemongrass and all other sorts
of goodness, sweet and sour pickled carrots and daikon, and sprigs
of fresh cilantro.
Ingredients that were new to me like
lemongrass, pea shoots and gnarly knobs
of fresh turmeric, piqued my curiosity and my tastebuds.
In order to use the
fresh lemongrass you need to first peel off the tough outer layers to get to the softer, flavourful part
of the plant.
Don't be intimidated by red curry paste; it's a subtly spicy blend
of fresh ginger,
lemongrass, garlic, and chiles.
Enjoy heady local spirits, herbs, spices, and fruits in new creations such as the Thai Tonic, a mix
of spirits,
fresh pineapple, Thai basil, and
fresh lime, and the Tom Yam Tini made with home - infused
lemongrass spirit, kaffir leaves, Thai chilli,
fresh lime, and homemade lychee syrup.
Pieces
of fresh snapper or tuna mixed with coconut milk,
lemongrass, garlic, chilli paper, spices, wrapped onto sate stick and grilled.