Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Lemongrass Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 4 stalks lemongrass, finely sliced
- • 4 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 3 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 red chilies, sliced
- • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 tbsp warm water
- • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Trim the lemongrass to the tender pale core, slice it paper-thin, and mince the garlic and shallot.
2
Phase 2
Dissolve the sugar in the warm water, then stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
3
Phase 3
Add the garlic, shallot, and chilies and stir well.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the sliced lemongrass and let it infuse for 10 minutes before serving.
5
Phase 5
Taste and adjust with more lime for sour, sugar for sweet, or fish sauce for salt.
6
Phase 6
Serve as a dipping sauce for grilled pork, chicken, or beef skewers.