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Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a firm aromatic grass with bright lemon, ginger and floral notes, widely used in Southeast Asian cooking.
How it compares to Lemon zest
It adds citrus aroma without lemon's acidity, but its stalk is fibrous and must be minced finely or removed after infusing.
Storage & handling
- Trim the root and tough green top.
- Peel away dry outer layers and use the tender lower stalk.
- Bruise large pieces for soups and remove before serving, or mince very finely for edible preparations.
3 Ways to Cook Lemongrass
Lemongrass ChickenSavory Vietnamese-style chicken with caramelized aromatics.+
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced chicken
- 2 minced lemongrass stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Mix chicken with lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce and sugar.
- Marinate 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Cook chicken until browned and it reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve with rice.
Recipe adapted from The Daily Meal
Coconut Lemongrass SoupA fragrant soup with mushrooms and lime.+
Ingredients
- 4 cups broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 bruised lemongrass stalks
- 1 sliced ginger knob
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 pound chicken or tofu
- Lime and fish sauce
Instructions
- Simmer broth with lemongrass and ginger for 10 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and chicken or tofu.
- Cook until the protein is done.
- Add mushrooms and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove lemongrass and season with lime and fish sauce.
Recipe adapted from EatFresh
Lemongrass Ginger TeaA caffeine-free aromatic infusion.+
Ingredients
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 1-inch ginger piece
- 4 cups water
- Honey
- Lime
Instructions
- Bruise and slice lemongrass.
- Slice ginger.
- Simmer both in water for 10 minutes.
- Strain into cups.
- Sweeten with honey and add lime.
Recipe adapted from Traditional Southeast Asian Infusion Method
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