Vietnamese Lemongrass Marinade

* Exported from MasterCook *

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS MARINADE

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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Marinade

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Lemongrass, chopped
-(4-6 stalks) or
1/4 c Dried lemongrass or
6 Strips lemon zest
3 Garlic clove(s)
-minced (1 tbs)
2 (to 3) shallots
-minced (3 tbs)
2 Serrano, jalape¤o or
-Thai chilies, minced
2 ts Brown sugar
-or to taste
3 tb Fish sauce
3 tb Lime juice
1 t Vietnamese or Thai
-hot sauce or chili oil
-or Tabasco sauce

Cut off the top 2/3 of each lemongrass stalk, trim off
the outside leaves and roots, and slice the core
thinly.

Pur‚e the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chilies, and
brown sugar to a fine paste. Work in the fish sauce,
lime juice, and hot sauce. Marinate fish or thinly
sliced poultry or beef for 1-2 hours, turning once or
twice.

Makes enough for 1«-2 pounds seafood, poultry, or
meat.

High-Flavor, Low-Fat Cooking by Steven Raichlen ISBN
0-1402-4123-X pg 170



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