2022年4月19日 · Lemongrass is a simple herb that goes a long way. Here's what you need to know about cooking with lemongrass, including where to buy it, how to prep it, lemongrass substitutes and recipes, and how to store lemongrass.

2025年1月27日 · As a home cook who likes to experiment with ingredients, perhaps you've wondered how to use lemongrass. After all, this versatile Asian herb has a seductive, citrusy scent and flavor, presenting infinite culinary possibilities.

2024年4月5日 · Knowing how to correctly use lemongrass in your cooking can elevate the taste and authenticity of your meals. Before you begin cooking with lemongrass, it’s essential to prepare it properly. To unlock its fragrant oils, you’ll need to start by removing the outer layers, which are too tough to eat.

2021年8月2日 · The simplest way to use lemongrass is to place the prepared lemongrass stem whole in soups, curries, and when steaming or poaching foods. For a more intense flavor you can cut the lemongrass into shorter sections.

2020年5月11日 · To prepare lemongrass for cooking, you need a sharp serrated knife, a cutting board, and a food processor or mortar and pestle. The softer, fleshier part of the lemongrass (which is what you want to use in your cooking) is located under the tough outer leaves. Peel away these layers with your fingers and discard them.

The most common way to use lemongrass in cooking is by infusing it into dishes. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use lemongrass: 1. Start by removing the tough outer layers of the lemongrass stalk until you reach the pale yellow or white core. 2. Cut off the root end and the upper part of the stalk, leaving around 6 inches of the tender core.

2021年3月23日 · Used whole, chopped, or pummeled into a paste, lemongrass adds a light but complex flavor and aroma—simultaneously lemony (hence the name), gingery, and floral—to sauces, soups, and meats. In...

2022年6月3日 · There are countless uses for lemongrass, from culinary to cleaning to gardening. Here are 14 great ways to use lemongrass and some recipes!

Below is the ultimate how-to guide on how to pick and prepare lemongrass. Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos & Video by Lisa Lin. While I didn’t grow up using lemongrass, it’s an ingredient that I’ve grown to love after becoming more familiar with Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.