Description
A flavorful and aromatic broth inspired by Thai cuisine, perfect for soups and stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
- 2–3 slices ginger
- 3–4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2–3 Thai chilies, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the broth, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chilies.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
- Remove from heat and strain the broth.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference.
- This broth can be a base for various soups.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Broth, Soup, Thai Cuisine, Aromatic Broth