Herbs & Spices

lemongrass

Citrusy, aromatic stalk used throughout Southeast Asian cooking.

Usual recipe measure
Usually measured in g
Recipes using this ingredient
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Your kitchen

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In the kitchen

How it's used

Peel away tough outer layers and finely grate, pound or blend the tender inner stem into pastes, broths and marinades.

Substitutes

lemon zest plus a little ginger

Pairs well with

Its fragrance is strongest when bruised or blended and gently fried before liquid is added.

Try it in the kitchen

Recipes that use lemongrass

MealSoutheast Asian

Tempeh Satay Skewers

Charred tempeh, mushroom and pepper satay skewers with tamarind-peanut sauce, quick cucumber pickle and brown rice.

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MealSoutheast Asian

Curry Laksa Comfort

Rice noodles, crisp tofu, mushrooms, edamame and pak choi in a fragrant lemongrass coconut curry broth with bean sprouts and lime.

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MealSoutheast Asian

Tempeh Rendang Rice-Crust Skillet

Sticky tempeh and aubergine rendang served over an inverted brown-rice crust, with toasted coconut, lime and coriander.

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Nutrition notebook

What 100 g contributes

Nutrition summary

At a glance

Higher inNo notable standouts

Calories

113kcal

6% cal

Protein

1.8g

90% cal

Carbs

25.3g

4% cal

Fat

0.5g

Small numbers, big impact

Everyday essentials

Fibre0.00g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron0.00mg
Zinc0.00mg
Calcium0.00mg

Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.