Lemongrass
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Exotic lemongrass from Thailand, prized for its subtle lemony taste thanks to its essential oils. This versatile herb, with its stalks used for cooking, discreetly complements other flavors, making it perfect for Asian dishes. Available in a 75g pack, it brings fresh, Far Eastern notes to your kitchen all year round and is ideal for soups, curries, or marinades.
Country of origin
Description
Origin
Lemongrass originates from Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.
Season
Lemongrass is available all year round from Asia – especially Thailand – to Austria.
Taste
The essential oil in lemongrass gives the exotic herb a slightly lemony taste, which remains rather in the background and adapts discreetly to other spices and flavours.
Varieties
Around 55 species are known in Asia. The most commonly cultivated are East Indian and West Indian lemongrass. Only the stalks of the bushy, preferably young and tender plant are used for cooking.
Storage recommendation
Store fresh herbs in an airtight container or a tightly sealed freezer bag in the refrigerator to preserve their freshness.
Tip: Wrap the herbs in damp kitchen paper before storing them to keep them fresh for longer.