Dragon Fruit Lemongrass Quinoa: A Thai-Inspired Cul

Dragon Fruit Lemongrass Quinoa: A Thai-Inspired Cul

December 9, 2025 Written by Scarlett

Exploring Thai Cuisine: Unique Recipe Creation

As a food blogger always looking to push the boundaries of creativity in the kitchen, I am excited to share a new Thai-inspired recipe with you all today. This dish was inspired by the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine and my love for experimenting with unconventional ingredient combinations. I hope you enjoy trying out this unique recipe as much as I enjoyed creating it!

For this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

  • lemongrass (50g)
  • dragon fruit (200g)
  • coconut milk (300ml)
  • quinoa (100g)
  • mango (1, diced)
  • red chili (1, sliced)
  • lime (1, juiced)
  • fresh coriander (for garnish)
  • salt

To prepare this unique Thai-inspired dish, start by cooking the quinoa according to package instructions. In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk with chopped lemongrass until fragrant. Strain out the lemongrass, then stir in the cooked quinoa and diced dragon fruit. Let the mixture simmer until the dragon fruit is tender.

Once the flavors have melded together, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the diced mango, sliced red chili, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh coriander for a burst of herbal freshness.

For this recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:

  • saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • strainer
  • wooden spoon

This Thai-inspired dish has a total weight of approximately 800g, making around 4 servings. Each serving is about 200g and contains an estimated 300 calories.

One tip to enhance the flavor of this dish is to let it rest for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to fully develop and meld together, resulting in a more complex and delicious final dish.

I hope you enjoy trying out this unique Thai-inspired recipe and feel inspired to create your own culinary masterpieces. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors – the possibilities are endless in the kitchen!

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