Thai Lemongrass Fish Sauce Food

LEMONGRASS SEAFOOD CURRY

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and lemongrass pieces until fragrant and golden.
• Add red bell pepper strips and sauté for about 30 seconds - 1 minute, just until slightly tender.
• Add the can of bamboo shoots and 1-4 tbsp curry paste, (depending on how hot you like it), as well as the fish sauce.
• Mix around in pan to coat everything evenly with paste.
• Shake can of coconut milk well, open, and slowly add it to the pan.
• Bring liquid to a simmer for about 4-5 minutes, to let the lemongrass release its flavor.
• Next, add 1-½ lbs of the seafood of your choice.
• Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.
• If you can, try and remove the lemongrass pieces before serving, they are a bit woody.
• Before serving, toss with shredded basil and chopped cilantro.
• Serve in bowls over basmati rice.

LEMONGRASS SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, sugar, water, fish sauce and lime juice in a small, nonreactive saucepan. Bring just to a boil; then, add the lemongrass and the lime leaf and simmer for 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat, and place the saucepan in a bowl of ice and water to chill it until it is room temperature, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cilantro, scallions and chilies to taste.

THAI LEMONGRASS AND BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Boil the beans in water until crisp cooked. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
• Heat peanut oil in a heavy non-stick skillet or wok until very hot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until chicken begins to cook through. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar substitute, coriander, and turmeric. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, and oyster sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Season with pepper.
• To serve, mold the rice using a 1/2 cup (small gratin cups and place the chicken around the rice. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.