Lemongrass, Lime Leaf And Ginger Dressing - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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