Aromatics · Fresh

Lemongrass

Also called lemon grass, takrai, serai, sereh

Fibrous stalks with an intense lemony, floral scent. Bruised into Thai and Vietnamese soups and curries, or finely sliced and pounded into pastes and marinades.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T3 · In a pinchLemon balm

    Soft lemony herb with none of the woody perfume; add late.

  • T3 · In a pinchLemons

    Use the zest; bright lemon without the grassy, gingery note.

  • T3 · In a pinchMakrut lime leaves

    Citrusy-floral but different; use one or two leaves per stalk.

Cook with Lemongrass

★ Approved
Soup · THAI · THAILAND — 40 MIN

Tom Yum Goong

Total40 min
Main · MALAYSIAN · MALAYSIA — 270 MIN

Beef Rendang

Total270 min
Soup · INDONESIAN · INDONESIA — 150 MIN

Soto Betawi

Total150 min