Best 5 Caramelized Lemongrass Marinade Recipes

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Caramelized lemongrass marinade is a delicious and versatile marinade that can be used to add flavor to a variety of meats, vegetables, and fish. Made with a blend of caramelized lemongrass, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey, this marinade imparts a sweet, tangy, and savory flavor to your food. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or sautéing, caramelized lemongrass marinade is a great way to add a unique and flavorful twist to your favorite dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMELIZED LEMONGRASS MARINADE



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This recipe is widely used by grilled-food vendors in Vietnam. This marinade's sweet lemony flavor greatly enhances the taste of grilled food. It is well suited to chicken, beef and lamb.

Provided by Henry Moline

Categories     Quick and Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. water, divided
1 lemongrass stalk, outer tougher leaves removed and lower two-thirds finely chopped
3 tbsp. finely chopped shallot
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tbsp. fish sauce, preferably Vietnamese (nuoc mam)
½ tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the water in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the sugar starts to caramelize (the liquid will turn a slight yellowish color). At this point insert a metal teaspoon into the liquid and remove to let cool. The liquid on the spoon should become sticky and slightly yellow. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water and the rest of the ingredients and remove from the heat. Let the marinade cool before applying it to the meat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 168 g, Calories 198, Fat 0.12 g, TransFat 0.0 g, SaturatedFat 0.03 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 2299 g, Carbohydrate 48.23 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 38.8 g, Protein 3.35 g

LEMONGRASS MARINADE



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Use this recipe to make our Chopped Lemongrass Chicken Salad. This marinade may be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for two days.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves removed, cut into pieces
1 inch piece ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
6 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Add lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and shallots through feed tube of a food processor with motor running. Process until very finely chopped. Add sugar, mirin, and fish sauce; process until pureed, scraping sides as needed. With motor running, slowly add oil; process until incorporated.

CARAMELIZED LEMONGRASS MARINADE



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This recipe is widely used by grilled-food vendors in Vietnam. The marinade's sweet lemony flavor greatly enhances the taste of grilled food. Try it with pork (chops, ribs) chicken, beef and lamb. Recipe by Alex Skaria, The Asian Barbecue Book: From Teriyaki to Tandoori.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 25m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 lemongrass, stalk outer tougher leaves removed and lower two-thirds finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the water in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the sugar starts to caramelize (the liquid will turn a slight yellowish color). At this point insert a metal teaspoon into the liquid and remove to let cool. The liquid on the spoon should become sticky and slightly yellow.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water and the rest of the ingredients and remove from the heat. Let the marinade cool before applying it to the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4853.3, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 77.6, Protein 8.9

BASIC LEMONGRASS MARINADE



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This marinade is wonderful for any meat, but I use it on chicken then grill it. It's wonderful. The smell of the fish sauce is awful, but the end result is delicious.

Provided by L. Duch

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 stalks lemongrass, chopped, bottom white part only (yields 2/3 cup)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon chili sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons soya oil (I couldn't find this, so I used olive oil)

Steps:

  • Process lemon grass, garlic and chili sauce until it turns into a fine paste.
  • Combine paste and all other ingredients and mix well.
  • Marinade is ready to use after sitting for about 1 minutes.
  • Recipe yields enough marinade for 1-2 pounds of meat.
  • You can save the tops of the lemon grass to season soups and stocks or you can steep it with your tea to make lemon tea.
  • Simply put in zip-lock bag and freeze until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 6.4, Sodium 5420, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 27.1, Protein 6

VIETNAMESE GRILLED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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Chicken marinated with lemongrass and grilled. Garnish with rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, and ground peanut.

Provided by LUCHAPROV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste, pounded to an even thickness

Steps:

  • Mix canola oil, lemongrass, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce together in a mixing bowl until the sugar is dissolved; add chicken and turn to coat in the marinade.
  • Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess marinade. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 338.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right lemongrass: Use fresh lemongrass stalks for the best flavor. Look for stalks that are plump and green, with no signs of wilting or browning.
  • Prepare the lemongrass properly: Remove the tough outer leaves of the lemongrass stalk. Then, finely chop or mince the lemongrass. You can also use a microplane to grate the lemongrass.
  • Use a good quality fish sauce: Fish sauce is a key ingredient in many Vietnamese dishes. Choose a fish sauce that is made from anchovies and salt, with no added preservatives or flavorings.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will be tough and dry. Cook the fish until it is just cooked through, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Vietnamese caramelized lemongrass fish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The fish can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese caramelized lemongrass fish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lemongrass marinade gives the fish a unique and flavorful taste. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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