Vietnamese Grilled Chicken with Rice Noodles Fragrant Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken over Rice Vermicelli (Bún Gà Nướng) Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs (skinless) 3 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper For the Noodle Bowl: 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles 2 cups lettuce, shredded 1 cup cucumber, julienned 1 cup bean sprouts 1 large carrot, shredded Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, Thai basil Crushed roasted peanuts (for garnish) Fried shallots (optional, for garnish) For the Nước Chấm (Dipping Sauce): 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Thai chili, finely sliced (optional) Directions: In a large bowl, mix together lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, shallots, oil, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside. Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice. In a small bowl, combine all Nước Chấm sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves. Assemble bowls by placing a layer of noodles, followed by lettuce, cucumber, carrots, sprouts, and herbs. Top with grilled chicken slices. Drizzle with dipping sauce and garnish with peanuts and fried shallots. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vietnamesefood #grilledchicken #bunghanouong #ricevermicelli #asiannoodlebowls #vietnamesechicken #lemongrasschicken #freshherbs #nướcchấm #vietnamesecuisine #healthyasianrecipes #ricebowlideas #streetfoodvibes #chickennoodlebowl #vietnamesegrill #herbaceousmeals #southasianflavors #vermicellibowl #lightandfresh #simplevietnamese Fresh, fragrant, and full of flavor! This Vietnamese Grilled Chicken with Rice Noodles is perfect for warm-weather eating.

Seafood and Coconut Milk Soup Fragrant Coconut Milk Seafood Soup with Lemongrass and Lime Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped 2 teaspoons red curry paste (optional for spice) 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 pound white fish (like cod or tilapia), cut into chunks 1/2 cup calamari rings (optional) 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced Salt to taste Fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish Lime wedges for serving Directions: In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in red curry paste (if using) and cook for another minute. Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gently add the shrimp, white fish, and calamari. Simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed. Remove lemongrass pieces before serving. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #coconutmilsoup #seafoodsoup #asiansoup #thaiinspired #healthysouprecipe #paleofriendly #dairyfreegoodness #shrimprecipes #onepotmeals #comfortbowl #cleaneating #brothbasedsoup #cozysoups #spicyseafood #simpledinners #coconutmilkrecipes #glutenfreesoup #seafoodlover #lightmeals #weeknightdinner Soothing, creamy, and full of ocean flavor This Seafood and Coconut Milk Soup is your one-way ticket to tropical comfort.

Tom Yum Goong Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong) with Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime Ingredients: 1 liter (4 cups) water or chicken stock 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed 3 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable) 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, crushed (adjust to taste) 200g (7 oz) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 150g (5 oz) mushrooms, halved (straw mushrooms or button) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste (nam prik pao) 1 small tomato, cut into wedges (optional) Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and crushed chilies. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to infuse the broth. Add shrimp and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and Thai chili paste. Simmer for 1–2 more minutes. Taste and adjust balance of salty, sour, and spicy as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 2–3 servings #tomyumgoong #thaiflavors #hotsoursoup #shrimpbroth #asiansoup #thaihomecooking #souprecipe #lemongrasssoup #spicysoup #kaffirlimeleaves #fishsaucedish #easythaifood #seafoodsoup #cozykitchen #herbalbroth #thaiappetizer #chilipaste #exoticcomfortfood #thairestaurantstyle #spoonfulofthai This Tom Yum Goong is pure Thai comfort in a bowl With shrimp, lime, lemongrass, and chili—it’s bold, spicy, and so satisfying.

Seafood and Coconut Soup Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup with Lemongrass and Lime Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped 1 red chili, sliced (optional) 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 200g (7 oz) mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels) 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish Directions: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in seafood stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the seafood, bell pepper, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through. Remove lemongrass pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 295 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #seafoodsoup #coconutmilsoup #thaiinspired #seafoodrecipes #comfortsoup #easyweeknightmeals #cleaneating #soupseason #dairyfree #glutenfree #pescatarianrecipes #spicysoup #homemadesoups #southeastasianflavors #fishsoup #healthycomfortfood #tropicalflavors #coconutcurry #lowcarbsoups #easyrecipeideas Craving something cozy and exotic? This Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with coastal flavors!

Chicken with Lemongrass and Rice Fragrant Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Fresh Herbs Ingredients: For the chicken marinade: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, white parts only, finely minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For the rice and serving: 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice 3 cups water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Fresh cilantro or mint, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: In a bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, oil, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight). Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring 3 cups water and 1 1/2 cups rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let steam for 10 minutes. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil, then cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Fluff rice and divide among plates. Top with grilled lemongrass chicken, garnish with herbs, and serve with lime wedges. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #lemongrasschicken #vietnameseflavors #jasmine rice #easychickenrecipe #freshherbs #asianfusion #flavorfulmeals #healthydinnerideas #grilledchicken #lemongrassrecipes #limechicken #simpleasianrecipes #fragrantchicken #easyweeknightmeals #chickendinnerideas #freshandlight #ricebowlrecipes #quickmarinade #homecookedmeals #southeastasianfood This Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice is fresh, vibrant, and full of Southeast Asian soul A deliciously fragrant dinner done right!