Ingredients:
2 stalks lemongrass
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions:
Remove the root ends, outer leaves and tough green tops from the lemon grass; smash or chop the inner part.
Whisk together the sugar and fish sauce in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
Add the oil and lemon grass; whisk to combine.
Use to marinate and grill/broil shrimp, boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thin pork chops or cubed beef tenderloin.
Toss the fish or meat with the marinade in a plastic bag, seal and refrigerate for 2-3 hours; discard the marinade before cooking.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 10 min.