Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Chicken

Recipe from Lindsay Ostrom · original post · full recipe on pinchofyum.com

Lemongrass, ginger, shallot, and the brightness of lime! The broth bowls have got it all - luscious broth, fluffy rice, protein, and fresh herbs.

Serves 4 40 min 31.4g protein
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Ingredients

  • shallots2 ea
  • fresh ginger15 g
  • lemongrass stalks2 ea
  • chicken broth720 ml
  • canned coconut milk400 ml
  • brown sugar40 g
  • reduced sodium soy sauce30 ml
  • lime juice15 ml
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs450 g
  • yellow curry paste15 g
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • salt — ½ tsp3 g
  • olive oil15 ml
  • jasmine rice280 g
  • mint — to serve1 bunch
  • chili crisp — to serve1 ea

Method

  1. Start cooking the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Peel and roughly chop the shallots, ginger and lemongrass into large chunks. Add to a saucepan or stock pot.
  3. Add the broth and coconut milk. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes. Scoop out and discard the aromatics; reserve the broth.
  4. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and lime juice to the broth; whisk to combine, then taste and adjust.
  5. While the broth simmers, toss the chicken with the curry paste, garlic powder, salt and olive oil until well coated. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F (74°C) inside (or sauté in a pan until cooked through). Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Plate the rice, then the chicken, and pour the broth over the top. Garnish with herbs and chili crisp or crispy shallots.

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  • Pescatarian

    Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Prawns

    • 720 ml Vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
    • 500 g Raw prawns instead of boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Toss the peeled prawns in the curry paste and air fry at 200°C for 6 to 7 minutes, or pan-fry for 3 to 4, until pink; leave them whole.

  • Vegetarian

    Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Tofu

    • 720 ml Vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
    • 450 g Firm tofu instead of boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 15 g Vegan yellow curry paste instead of yellow curry paste

    Press the tofu and cut into cubes before tossing in the curry paste; air fry at 200°C for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.

  • Vegan

    Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Tofu

    • 720 ml Vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
    • 450 g Firm tofu instead of boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 15 g Vegan yellow curry paste instead of yellow curry paste

    Press the tofu and cut into cubes before tossing in the curry paste; air fry at 200°C for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.

  • Gluten-free

    • 30 ml Tamari instead of reduced sodium soy sauce

    Whisk the tamari into the broth as written; nothing else changes.

Swaps are suggestions — check labels if you are cooking for an allergy.

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brown sugar

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yellow curry paste

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