6 vegetarian lemongrass thai Recipes

shallots, sliced (or scallion if shallots not available), stalk lemongrass (or 2 tsp. lemon zest), red chilies (more or less-depending on how spicy you like it) or 1 -3 tsp thai red chili sauce, garlic cloves, gingerroot, peeled and sliced thin (may be substituted with galangal), black pepper, ground cumin, coriander seeds, ground with pestle & mortar (or a coffee grinder), fish sauce (available at asian grocers, or vegetarian fish sauce or soy sauce if unavailable), lime zest (or 1 kaffir lime leaf), sugar, chili powder, coconut milk (or more, enough to keep the blades turning)

water or 4 cups mild vegetable stock, stalk lemongrass , bruised, galanga root , thin, kaffir lime leaves , torn, sweet chili paste, mushroom, halved, onion, diced, oil, lemon juice, vegetarian oyster sauce, tomatoes , wedged ( can be left out), whole chile (optional), light soy sauce, coriander, chopped,for garnish

olive oil, garlic cloves, leek, red onion, sweet onion, carrots, celery, orange lentils, split peas, stewed tomatoes (drained ), tomato, pineapple in juice, to taste (use half can (or more ), cream of coconut, coconut milk, water, vegetarian chicken bouillon cubes (no chicken base), fresh cilantro, stalk lemongrass, thai curry powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, bay leaf

carrots (sliced or julienned), bell pepper, sliced into strips, stalks celery, sliced, onion, chopped, vegetable broth (or water + boullion), head broccoli, chopped, stalks lemongrass , bruised with meat tenderizer, potatoes, diced (no peeling necessary), dried shiitake mushrooms or 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, in strips, chickpeas (non-tofu protein) (optional), fresh ginger, grated, vegetarian fish sauce (pad thai sauce works), thai curry paste, soy sauce, tamarind paste, coconut milk (don tsp mess with low-fat), fresh basil, chopped, limes , juice of, lime zest, vegetarian chicken pieces (optional) or 1 cup tofu, chunks (optional)