152 thai lemongrass and basil Recipes

coconut milk, green curry paste (found in plastic tubs in oriental food sections), stalk lemongrass , cut into 1 inch pieces and bruised or 3 tbsp frozen minced lemongrass, reduced-sodium chicken broth, fish sauce, sugar, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves , cut into fine slivers (or zest of 1 lime), boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4 inch strips, bamboo shoots , boiled in fresh water for 5 minutes and drained, frozen peas, tomatoes, cut into wedges, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped (thai basil is best)

peanut oil, onion , chopped (optional, may substitute bamboo shoots but add those when you add coconut milk and do not saute), garlic cloves, chopped (2 to 3), zucchini , roll cut, button mushrooms (halved or quartered ), bell pepper, chopped, hot chili pepper, sliced (thai style or serrano preferred, 1 to 3), light coconut milk, red curry paste (amount to taste, 1 to 3), kaffir lime leaves or 3 -4 substitute some lime zest or 3 -4 lemongrass, fish sauce (nam pla), shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped fresh basil leaf (preferably thai basil)

ground chicken, fresh basil, chopped (thai basil preferably), cilantro, chopped, garlic clove, minced, thai birds eye chiles, minced (optional), soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, egg, lightly beaten, day-old bread , crushed into crumbs, peanut oil, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, chicken stock, ginger (galangal if you can find it), stalk lemongrass, cut into 1 , pieces and bruised, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, carrot , cut into ribbons using peeler (approx 80g), red peppers or 1 small green pepper, julienned, shiitake mushrooms, sliced, bean sprouts, chinese flat rice noodles (kway teow) or 200 g vietnamese dry rice noodles (pho, if using pho, soak in hot water for 5 mins and drain before using), fresh cilantro, fresh basil leaf, chopped roasted cashews

fresh ginger, peeled, sliced, fresh galangal,* peeled, sliced, thai basil leaves, fresh cilantro sprigs, kaffir lime leaves * or 2 tsp grated lime peel, sliced lemongrass, water, whole milk, sugar, pearl tapioca* (not quick-cooking ), unsweetened coconut milk, mango, peeled , cut into cubes, fresh lime juice, cayenne pepper, thai basil sprigs

bluefin tuna steaks (cut into 20 cubes ), frozen pearl onions , defrosted, coconut milk, lite unsweetened, thai peppers, crushed, brown sugar, lime , juice and zest of, minced fresh ginger, minced lemongrass (i used gourmet gardens in a tube http ( or or www.gourmetgarden.com or us or index.php), fish sauce or 2 tsp soy sauce, minced basil or 1 tbsp minced cilantro, olive oil

shallot, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, peanut oil, stalk lemongrass, cut into 3-in. pieces and crushed with a mallet or hammer, coconut milk, thai red curry paste, thai or vietnamese fish sauce, light brown sugar, mussels , scrubbed and beards* pulled off, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves, plus slivered leaves, limes, cut into wedges

coconut milk, water, shrimp (raw with tails on ), stalks lemongrass, thick sliced and bruised, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, mushrooms, sliced thinly, red curry paste (thai kitchen), green onions, chopped, galangal, sliced thinly, coriander leaves or 1/4 cup thai basil, sea salt, jalapeno peppers, thick sliced

green chinese long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces or 1 lb young green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces, peanut oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, all fat removed , cut crosswise into thin strips, onion, thinly sliced, rings separated, garlic cloves, minced, stalks lemongrass , tough outer leaves removed, 4 inches of each stalk minced, thai fish sauce, sugar substitute, ground coriander, turmeric, fat-free no-salt-added canned chicken broth, spicy oyster sauce, fresh ground pepper, cooked basmati rice, thai basil

shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled, limes, fresh lemongrass stalks , 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, fresh lime juice, chopped red bell pepper, scallions , sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, fresh green chiles such as thai or serrano, minced (including seeds), asian fish sauce, sugar, salt, beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges, cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, loosely packed fresh thai anise basil leaves, loosely packed fresh thai lemon basil leaves, loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

extra firm tofu , packed in water (don tsp use silken or tofu that comes in the aseptic packages), stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped, shallot, finely chopped, minced fresh ginger, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, green onions, trimmed, each cut into four pieces, snap peas, boston lettuce leaves , cups, loosely packed mint leaf, loosely packed basil leaves, dry roasted peanuts, chopped

stalks fresh lemongrass , outer leaves discarded and root end trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam), soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, skirt steaks or 1 1/4 lbs flank steaks, vermicelli, fresh basil leaf, washed well and spun dry (preferably thai basil), fresh mint leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry, nuoc cham sauce, asian chilies (1 to 2 inches long), thai basil , mint or coriander sprig

pork tenderloin or 1 lb pork butt, cut into 3/4-in chunks, pumpkin, cut into 3/4-in chunks (or kabocha), sweet basil or 2 cups thai basil, washed and patted dry, thai red chili peppers , cut into thin slivers with seeds (optional), coconut milk, red curry paste or 4 -6 tbsp yellow curry paste, stalks lemongrass , cut in half lengthwise, bruised with the flat of a knife (optional), kaffir lime leaves , cut into thin slivers (optional), fish sauce (or more to taste), sugar or 1 1/2-2 tbsp palm, lime , juice of (optional)

ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and quartered, seasoned rice vinegar, kaffir lime leaves or 2 tsp. finely shredded lime zest, stalks lemongrass, chopped, peeled green or half-ripe papaya cut in 1/4-in. dice, english cucumber, peeled and cut in 1/4-in. dice, minced red onion, fresh lime juice, minced fresh galangal or ginger, chopped mint leaves, chopped thai basil or regular basil leaves, sriracha, thai or vietnamese fish sauce or kosher salt

peanut oil, stalk lemongrass, crushed, thai red curry paste, white wine, unsweetened coconut milk, fish sauce (nam pla), fresh lime juice, mussels , debearded and scrubbed, chopped fresh cilantro stems , plus 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, chopped thai basil or italian basil leaves

boneless chicken breast, water, kosher salt, stalks lemongrass, minced, minced garlic, thai chili powder, canola oil, stalks celery, finely chopped, red onions, finely chopped, coarsely chopped fresh mint, coarsely chopped thai basil leaves or regular fresh basil, coarsely chopped cilantro leaves, honey, lime juice, head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped* see note

cellophane noodles (also known as bean thread because they re made with bean flour), cooked prawns, minced chicken, stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced (for more on preparing lemongrass, see below), approx. 1 loose cup of fresh cilantro, approx. 1 loose cup of fresh basil (thai basil is best), spring onions (scallions), sliced, fresh tomato, cut into small wedges, cucumber , cut into matchstick-like pieces, salad dressing, juice of 1 lime (3-4 tbsp), fish sauce, soy sauce, chilli sauce (1=mild, 2=medium, 3+=hot); or substitute 1-3+ fresh red or green chillies. minced, garlic, minced, fresh, chopped cilantro , including stems, sugar (if you prefer salty and sour flavors over sweet, omit the ), serve on a bed of lettuce or chinese cabbage

white chicken stock, grated lime rind, fresh lime juice, chopped peeled lemongrass, thai fish sauce, minced fresh ginger, chopped thai chilis, skinless boneless chicken breasts, in bite-size pieces, light coconut milk, chopped basil or cilantro ( according to preference)

ground pork, peeled and deveined shrimp, ground or chopped finely, minced lemongrass, sesame seeds, lime, juiced, thai chiles, minced, minced ginger, garlic, minced, fresh thai basil leaves, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, fresh mint leaves, chopped, soy sauce, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, carrot shavings, for garnish, chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish, peanut dipping sauce , recipe follows, chunky peanut butter, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, chopped fresh cilantro