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Step 1
In a mortar pound garlic, onions, cilantro, lime leaves and salt until a paste forms
Step 2
Add in the ground chicken or meat of your choosing and pound until all is well combined
Step 3
Using a sharp knife, starting about 1/2 inch above the base of the lemongrass, make a slit about 3 to 4 inches in length through the lemon grass, rotate the lemongrass stalk about 45 degrees and repeat until the slits form a basket. Cut off the top of the lemongrass an inch or two about the basket.
Step 4
Using a spoon or your hands to insert about 1/8 cup of the chicken or other meat filling, Carefully rotating the lemongrass to stuff the meat inside.
Step 5
Heat oil over medium high heat, dip the lemongrass in the beaten egg mixture and place in the hot oil.
Step 6
Fry until the the filling is cooked through. This can also works well in a deep fryer.
Step 7
Place the stuffed fried lemongrass on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve with peanut sauce on the side.