Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the lemon grass, cut and pound the lower half of the stalk. Finely chop

Step 2

Heat a pan with a tbsp of oil. Add the onions and cook. Add chopped chillies, ginger and garlic. Add lemongrass. Cook for a minute till fragrant.

Step 3

Add some basil and corn with the 2 tbsp soy sauce. Add salt. Add fish sauce, if using. Cook for a minute.

Step 4

Add the lemon zest and a small squeeze of lime. If using kaffir lime leaves, add them now,

Step 5

Stir in the rice and add another 2 tbsp soy sauce if required. Adjust taste adding more fish sauce, salt or chilli.