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Lemongrass Vinaigrette

:  May/June 1998

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This tangy Vietnamese dressing would be a great dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls.


Lemongrass Vinaigrette Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 small stalks lemongrass, trimmed and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons chopped shallot, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot chile oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

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Preparation

  1. Combine broth, lemongrass and 2 tablespoons shallot in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, discarding solids. Add remaining 2 tablespoons shallot, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar and chile oil; whisk to combine. Just before serving, stir in cilantro and mint.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  • Vietnamese fish sauce is available in the international-food section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 7 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 119 mg sodium; 20 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Vitamin A (22% dv), Iron (16% dv).

Exchanges: none


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Salad dressing
Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Thai
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Publication
May/June 1998
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