Lemongrass Lime Leaf Recipes

STEWED SPICY CHICKEN WITH LEMONGRASS AND LIME

Steps:

• Place the oil in a large, deep skillet and turn the heat to medium. Add the shallot, garlic, ginger and chilies and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture pasty. Add the turmeric, cilantro and sugar and cook, stirring, for another minute. Trim the lemongrass stalks of their toughest outer layers, then bruise them with the back of a knife; cut them into sections and add them to the mixture along with 1 cup water.
• Add the chicken and turn it once or twice in the sauce, then nestle it in the sauce; season with a little salt and pepper. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook, turning once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Uncover the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high; turn the chicken skin-side down. Let most (but not all) of the liquid evaporate and brown the chicken just a little on the bottom. Stir in the lime leaves and nam pla; taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, then garnish and serve with white rice.

LEMONGRASS, LIME LEAF AND GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass, cut off the hard thinner ends and then crush and chop it.
• Put it in the jug blender with the lime leaves, ginger, shallots, lime and lemon juices and blend to a smooth paste.
• Add the herbs, garlic, chillies, oils and sugar and blend again until you get a beautifully green, smooth, thick dressing.

LEMONGRASS AND LIME LEAF SODA

Steps:

• Combine citrus zest, lime leaves, lemongrass, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Strain lemongrass mixture into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes.
• Add 2 tablespoons lemongrass mixture and 1 tablespoons simple syrup.
• Top with soda water (about 1/2 cup) and stir to combine.