Lemongrass And Lime Leaf Soda Food

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.

LEMONGRASS BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander and 1 chilli in a food processor, then pulse until puréed. Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat. Add the purée and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the beef, soy, five-spice, sugar and stock. Put on a lid and bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hr 15 mins. Remove the lid and cook for a further 15 mins until the beef is tender.
• Just before serving, prepare noodles following pack instructions. Drain well, then divide between 2 bowls and spoon over the beef stew. Serve sprinkled with the remaining chilli and coriander leaves, with lime wedges for squeezing over.