Lemongrass Bars

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Ingredients

  • Shortbread Crust:
  • 1 1/2 stick Butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Grated rind from 1 lime
  • Filling:
  • 6-8 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 4 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Dash of salt.
  • 3 tblsp. cornstartch
  • 3tbsp. water
  • 4 yolks slightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine shortbread ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Press into a 9X13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.
  2. Combine leaves, lemongrass, coconut milk, sugar and salt in heavy saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and return coconut milk to medium heat.
  3. Mix cornstarch and water together. Add to yolks. Pour egg mixture into coconut milk and bring to light boil stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, butter and grated rind. Pour over shortbread crust. Cool and refrigerate. Cut into bars. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with Kaffir lime leaf.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

622 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 39.8g 51% DV
Carbs 49.3g 18% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 10.4g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9803.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 318.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Calcium 79.3mg 6% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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