Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Lemongrass Rice Dish
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
- • 400g chicken thighs, sliced
- • 3 lemongrass stalks, finely minced
- • 3 shallots, sliced
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 red birdseye chilies, sliced
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp brown sugar
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse and cook the jasmine rice, then mince the lemongrass and slice the chicken.
2
Phase 2
Toss the chicken with half the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, and 1 tsp oil; rest for 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Heat the remaining oil in a wok and fry the shallots, garlic, chilies, and remaining lemongrass until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat until cooked through and lightly caramelised.
5
Phase 5
Serve the lemongrass chicken over the rice with extra lemongrass on top.