An absolutely delicious and lovely appetizer that is unique and authentically Lao.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Laotian
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Author International Cuisine
Ingredients
1cupground chickenbeef or pork
4clovesgarlicchopped
4green onionschopped
1bunch of cilantro chopped
4kaffir lime leavesstem removed and chopped finely
a pinch of salt
8lemongrassoutside leaves removed plus a couple extra in case of a mistake
2eggs lightly beaten with a pinch of salt
oil for deep frying
Instructions
In a mortar pound garlic, onions, cilantro, lime leaves and salt until a paste forms
Add in the ground chicken or meat of your choosing and pound until all is well combined
Using a sharp knife, starting about 1/2 inch above the base of the lemongrass, make a slit about 3 to 4 inches in length through the lemon grass, rotate the lemongrass stalk about 45 degrees and repeat until the slits form a basket. Cut off the top of the lemongrass an inch or two about the basket.
Using a spoon or your hands to insert about 1/8 cup of the chicken or other meat filling, Carefully rotating the lemongrass to stuff the meat inside.
Heat oil over medium high heat, dip the lemongrass in the beaten egg mixture and place in the hot oil.
Fry until the the filling is cooked through. This can also works well in a deep fryer.
Place the stuffed fried lemongrass on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.