" Shrimps Spicy Salad " is the first menu I think of when the details of lemon balm were posted. I prefer to have lemon balm leaved and cucumber with " Shrimps Spicy Salad ", it's very good!!! Don't believe me until you try this dish...
Ingredients :
- 200 g shrimps, shelled and deveined
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons shallots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, sliced
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh red chili pepper, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons coriander leaves (for top)
- 5 tablespoons lemon balm leaves (garnish)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced to 1-2 inch piece (garnish)
- 1 cup tomato, sliced to 1-2 inch piece (garnish)
Directions:
1. In a boiling pan over high heat with chicken stock, add the shrimps and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing often to break up the shrimps and cook.
2. Then, transfer the shrimps to a medium bowl, leaving most of the liquid behide.
3. Add all of the remaining ingredients into the bowl, stir to combine evering well. Test and adjust seasoning as needed. (I prefer the sour flavour.)
How to Serve:
Spoon the salad onto a plate, top with coriander leaves. Serve with lemon balm leaves and other garnishes (as pleasure).
Shrimps Spicy Salad (Yam Kung Sod)
Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
(with fresh or dried leaves of Lemon Balm)
As we known that Lemon Balm is a citrusy and fresh scented herb. It is very prolific and easily grown. " Lemon Balm Herbal Tea " is one of my love drinkings. I love Lemon Balm Herbal Tea with lemon and honey, it makes me fresh all day.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of Lemon Balm leaves (fresh or dried leaves are used.)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (up to your taste)
- honey (alternative added of sugar)
- lemon juice (up to your taste)
Cooking Instructions : Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
1. In the teapot with boiling water, add Lemon Balm leaves and steep for 8 - 10 minutes. (or see Tips)
2. Then, strain into the mug and allow to cool, sweeten to taste. (3 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice were added for me...)
3. Makes up one glass of tea, or serve over ice.
Tips :
You can make the sun tea by placing herbs and cool water in covered jar in the sun for a few hours
