Ingredients

• 1/4 c Lemongrass, chopped -(4-6 stalks) or
• 1/4 c Dried lemongrass or
• 6 Strips lemon zest
• 3 Garlic clove(s) -minced (1 tbs)
• 2 (to 3) shallots -minced (3 tbs)
• 2 Serrano, jalape=A4o or -Thai chilies, minced
• 2 ts Brown sugar -or to taste
• 3 tb Fish sauce
• 3 tb Lime juice
• 1 ts Vietnamese or Thai -hot sauce or chili oil -or Tabasco sauce

Cut off the top 2/3 of each lemongrass stalk, trim off the outside leaves and roots, and slice the core thinly.

Pur=82e the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chilies, and brown sugar to a fine paste. Work in the fish sauce, lime juice, and hot sauce. Marinate fish or thinly sliced poultry or beef for 1-2 hours, turning once or twice.

Makes enough for 1=AB-2 pounds seafood, poultry, or meat.