4 grilled lemongrass noodle Recipes

stalks fresh lemongrass , outer leaves discarded and root end trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam), soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, asian sesame oil, a 1- to-1 1/4 lb skirt ste k or fl nk ste k, dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli), fresh basil leaves (preferably thai basil), washed well and spun dry, fresh mint leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry, a 1-lb seedless (european ) cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, toasted rice powder, fresh red or green asian chilies (1 to 2 inches long) or serrano chilies, seeded and sliced very thin (wear rubber gloves), garnish: thai basil , mint, or coriander sprigs

boneless skinless chicken (thighs preferred ), chopped fresh cilantro, fish sauce or 4 tbsp soy sauce, chopped lemongrass , bulbs, smashed garlic cloves, lime zest, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh ground white pepper (or black ), julienned scallion, julienned red bell pepper, julienned jicama, julienned snow peas, sugar, chili sauce, spicy sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, rice noodles (linguine shaped works best), extra virgin olive oil, cilantro (to garnish )

rice vermicelli, beef sirloin or 450 g flank steaks or 450 g top round beef, cut into strips, onion, peeled and finely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, stalks lemongrass, finely chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, curry powder (optional), fish sauce, lettuce, shredded, cucumber, peeled and shredded, bean sprouts, fresh mint leaves, coriander, coarsely chopped (cilantro), carrots, shredded, crushed roasted peanuts