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Some information about lemongrass:

This herb which is extremely popular because of its citrus flavour along with a trace of ginger also has several health benefits. It helps to reduce blood pressure, uric acid levels and also cholesterol levels. It improves lactation and is therefore used widely as a galactogue. Lemon grass also has its benefits on the skin by reducing acne and pimples. Thus inclusion of small amounts of this herb has various all around health benefits for us.

RECIPE:LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Ingredients:

600 gms boneless, skinless breasts, 1 1/2 tbs honey, 3 tbs fish sauce or soy sauce, 1 to 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (2 tablespoons minced), 1 1/2 tbs oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 large onion (minced), 3 tbs chopped fresh coriander or mint for garnish.

Method:

Wash and dry the chicken and trim off any fat.

Cut the chicken breast across the grain on the diagonal into 1/8 inch strips. Cut these strips into 2-inch pieces

Combine the chicken, honey, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce in a bowl and stir to mix. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.

Trim the green leaves and root end off the lemongrass  stalk and strip off the outside leaves. What remains will be a greenish cream-coloured core 4 to 6 inches long and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Mince the core finely. You’ll need about 2 tablespoons.

Just before serving, heat a non-stick wok or pan over high heat and swirl in the oil.

Add the gqarlic and lemongrass and stir-fry until fragrant but not brown, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the pieces turn white, about 1 minute.

Move the chicken to the sides of the pan and add the onion to the centre. Stir-fryuntil the onion loses its rawness, about 1 minute. Mix the chicken back in the centre of the wok, add the remaining fish sauce, continue stir-frying until the chicken is cooked, 2-3 minutes. Correct the seasoning, adding honey or fish sauce to taste. The dish should be a little sweet and salty. Sprinkle the chicken with the corinader or mint.

Pinaki Goswami wrote this on July 3rd, 2008 and filed it under Healthy Living, Healthy Cooking |