Lemongrass Beef Soup

Description

Ingredients

• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 2 1/2 qt water
• 1 tbl Uncooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced top sirloin
• 4 tsp lime juice, (up to 8)
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 2 tsp seeded and chopped chili pepper, (optional)
• 1 tbl thai fish sauce
• 4 tsp chopped purple basil
• 4 tsp chopped green onions
• freshly cooked jasmine rice

Procedures

Crush lemon grass and cut in half. In a large sauce pot, add lemongrass, water, and the 1 tablespoon rice. Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Cut Beef slices into 2-inch strips; place in a large soup bowl. Add lime juice, Sugar, chili pepper, fish sauce, basil, and green onions. Pour hot stock into bowl. Stir before serving. Serve with cooked jasmine rice.