🥒Best Side Dishes for a Lemongrass Stir-Fry
What counts: Cools the heat, adds crunch, or complements lemongrass without competing with it
The non-negotiable default; plain enough to not fight the marinade.
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0Sticky rice
A more hands-on, traditional pairing that soaks up the pan sauce.
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0Thai cucumber salad (ajaad)
Cool, crunchy, and balances the heat and richness — the single best addition.
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0Stir-fried morning glory (pad pak boong)
Garlic, chilies, and soy make this a classic, fast vegetable side.
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0Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce
Blanched and drizzled with warm oyster sauce plus a fried garlic topper.
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0Steamed bok choy
The simplest option, dressed with just soy and sesame oil.
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0Tom yum soup
Hot-and-sour with a shared lemongrass note that keeps the meal cohesive.
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0Tom kha gai soup
Coconut chicken soup that offers a milder, creamy counterpoint to the stir-fry.
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0Som tam (green papaya salad)
Sweet-sour-spicy-salty flavors mirror the main dish, so pair lightly.
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0Lettuce cups and fresh herbs
Basil, cilantro, and mint let people build bites with a raw, cool contrast.
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