| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stalk lemongrass |
| 2½ quart | Water |
| 1 tablespoon | Uncooked jasmine rice |
| ½ pounds | Thinly sliced top sirloin |
| 4 teaspoons | Lime juice; (up to 8) |
| 2 teaspoons | Sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | Seeded and chopped chili pepper; (optional) |
| 1 tablespoon | Thai fish sauce |
| 4 teaspoons | Chopped purple basil |
| 4 teaspoons | Chopped green onions |
| Freshly cooked jasmine rice |
Notes: From Hawaiian Electric Kitchen.
Crush lemon grass and cut in half. In a large sauce pot, add lemongrass, water, and the 1 tablespoon rice. Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Cut beef slices into 2-inch strips; place in a large soup bowl. Add lime juice, sugar, chili pepper, fish sauce, basil, and green onions. Pour hot stock into bowl. Stir before serving. Serve with cooked jasmine rice. Makes 4 servings.
Posted to recipelu-digest by ncanty@... (Nadia I Canty) on Mar 25, 1998
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