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Spicy Lemongrass and Ginger Broth

This flavorful broth would be a great base for ramen soup.

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Servings
14
Cuisine Type
  • asian
Menu Part
  • soup
Main Ingredient
  • Poultry
  • Vegetables

Source: Rex Hospital (Raleigh, N.C.)

This flavorful broth would be a great base for ramen soup.

Ingredients

1 gal. chicken stock
9 stalks lemongrass
1 cup fresh peeled, sliced and quartered ginger
10 minced small Thai chiles
3/4 cup nam pla
3 tbsp. freshly grated lime zest
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp. kosher salt

Steps

  1. Trim Lemongrass of its outer layer, and gently bruise with the back of a chefs knife. Cut into three inch pieces, and add to stock.

  2. Bring stock to boil, then reduce to simmer. Add ginger, chiles, and fish sauce. Simmer for about 20 minutes.

  3. Remove lemongrass and ginger, add cilantro, scallions, salt, lime juice and zest to the broth. Simmer for 10 additional minutes. Reserve hot until ready to use.

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