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Lemongrass Paste

Look for fresh lemongrass in Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk lemongrass, pounded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1 tablespoon dried)
1/4 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and water. Cover; cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a food processor; puree to form a smooth paste. Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days.

  2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

    Step 2

    (Per serving)

    Step 3

    Calories: 137

    Step 4

    Fat: 9g

    Step 5

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 13g

    Step 7

    Sodium: 11mg

    Step 8

    Protein: 2g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 0g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
TagsCondimentSoutheast AsianAsianLemongrassHerbs & SpicesShallotVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerFood ProcessorCookbooks
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