Lemongrass, Lime Leaf and Ginger Dressing

Submitted by lindseylcw

"A wonderful zingy dressing for noodle salads, green salads - whatever your imagination can come up with. From Terre a Terre"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 lemongrass sticks
• 5 fresh lime leaves, spines removed
• 20 g fresh gingerroot, finely grated
• 6 thai pink shallots, finely chopped
• 100 ml lime juice
• 25 ml lemon juice
• 100 g coriander, chopped
• 50 g basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons green chilies, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon red chile, finely sliced
• 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 50 ml olive oil
• 15 g dark brown sugar

directions

1. Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass, cut off the hard thinner ends and then crush and chop it.
2. Put it in the jug blender with the lime leaves, ginger, shallots, lime and lemon juices and blend to a smooth paste.
3. Add the herbs, garlic, chillies, oils and sugar and blend again until you get a beautifully green, smooth, thick dressing.