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Wednesday 1 August 2018

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SOUP

Lemongrass
is widely used as a herb in Asian Cooking.

In Indonesia
lemongrass is extracted to make mosquito repellant.

How many of us are aware that 
Lemongrass is also a Traditional treatment of coughs and cold?

I only know that Lemongrass can expel wind 
it is good to the new mother 

This is usually boiled in soups.

Smashed shallots are sometimes added 
to enhance the effect 
and also for added flavour 



Lemongrass Chicken Soup
1 chicken thigh, cut into bite size (or chicken bones and feet)
3 lemongrass, smashed
4 shallots, smashed

1) all ingredients into the pot
2) add enough water to cover the ingredients
3) simmer until cooked, 2-3 hours
4) serve hot

Note:
Chicken bones and feet are usually used for cooking this soup.
Whereas the meaty parts are used to cook the main course for the new mother

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