BALINESE TOMATO AND LEMONGRASS BROTH

Balinese Tomato And Lemongrass Broth image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 1h

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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