Balinese Tomato And Lemongrass Broth

Name: Balinese Tomato And Lemongrass Broth
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 small servings
Cuisine: asian
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

Recipe from "The Asian Grocery Store Demystified"

Adapted by Amanda Hesser

Total Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 small servings

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

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Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.