Thai
Thai - Rice
Lemongrass Rice
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
- • 2 lemongrass stalks, smashed and bruised
- • 400g chicken thighs, bone-in
- • 1 thumb ginger, sliced
- • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- • 2 tsp fish sauce
- • 1 cucumber, sliced
- • 1/4 cup fresh coriander, with 2 Thai chilies for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Place the rinsed jasmine rice in a pot with the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic; add 3 cups water and simmer until just tender.
2
Phase 2
Poach the chicken thighs in salted water with the second lemongrass stalk until cooked through, then slice.
3
Phase 3
Blend a little fish sauce with lime juice and chopped chilies for a dipping sauce.
4
Phase 4
Serve the lemongrass-scented rice with sliced chicken, cucumber, coriander, and the dipping sauce on the side.