BALINESE TOMATO AND LEMONGRASS BROTH

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Balinese Tomato And Lemongrass Broth image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 stalks lemongrass, chopped
6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped, plus 4 tablespoons diced tomato
2 shallots, chopped
10 to 15 large sprigs cilantro, more for garnish
3 slices ginger, peeled
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
10 kaffir lime leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, more to taste
4 tablespoons diced cucumber, for garnish
Bean sprouts, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, chopped tomatoes, shallots, cilantro, ginger, garlic and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine sieve. Discard solids. Stir in the fish sauce, adding more if desired. Divide among four serving bowls, and garnish with cucumber, tomato, bean sprouts and cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Corey Douglas
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


asdf khan
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I still enjoyed this broth.


Nabageleka Shamim
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I'm a vegetarian and I love that this recipe is meat-free.


Mzwandile Benjamin
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This is a great recipe for a low-carb meal.


temperance smuda
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I followed the recipe but the broth didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Scovia Mtenyo
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The broth was a bit bland for my taste, but I was able to add some salt and pepper to taste.


Ayanfe Olodumare
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I served the broth with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Rebecca Taylor
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shadow Santiago
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I'm not a fan of lemongrass, so I omitted it from the recipe. The broth was still flavorful, but it lacked the distinct lemongrass flavor.


Becca McNab
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The broth was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some coconut milk.


Brock Davidson
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I added some shrimp to the broth and it was delicious. It's a versatile recipe that can be easily adapted to your taste.


Adu Martin
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This broth is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Zobia Mughal
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of tomatoes and lemongrass, but it totally works. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


Sujon Ahmed
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


Rich Man TV
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Waji Khan
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This Balinese tomato and lemongrass broth is a flavor explosion! The combination of lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves creates a broth that is both refreshing and aromatic.