Lemon Grass Powder-30g

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Recipe for Lemon grass Powder

🌿 Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (Ga Xao Xa Ot) 🌿

*The #1 most-searched lemongrass powder recipe worldwide*

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Lemongrass Power Trio

• 1.5 tbsp lemongrass powder (key flavor booster)

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or palm sugar

Main Components

• 1.5 lbs (700g) chicken thighs (boneless, sliced)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 shallot, sliced

• 2 Thai chilies (optional)

Sauce Magic

• 2 tbsp oil (neutral or coconut)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp turmeric powder (for golden color)

• ½ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Pro Method (15-Minute Stir Fry)

1️⃣ Marinate:

• Mix chicken with lemongrass powder, fish sauce, honey, and turmeric.

• Rest 10 mins (or overnight for deeper flavor).

2️⃣ Sizzle:

• Heat oil until smoking hot.

• Sear chicken until browned (don't stir too much!).

3️⃣ Aromatics:

• Push chicken aside, sauté garlic, shallot, and chilies 30 sec.

4️⃣ Glaze:

• Add soy sauce and 2 tbsp water.

• Toss until sticky (about 2 mins).

🍽️ Serving Ritual

• With: Steamed jasmine rice & quick-pickled veggies

• Garnish: Crushed peanuts + cilantro

• Drink Pairing: Lemongrass iced tea or Saigon beer

💡 Lemongrass Powder Hacks

✔ 1 tsp powder = 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
✔ Bloom flavor: Mix with 1 tbsp warm water before using
✔ Best substitutes:

• 1:1 citronella tea powder (milder)

• ½ tsp lemon zest + ½ tsp ginger powder

🌎 Global Variations

📊 Why Chefs Prefer Powder Over Fresh

Pro Tip: For next-level umami, add 1 tsp mushroom powder to the marinade!