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Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass
Common Packs:

2-, 5-, 10-, 20-, and 40-lb. packs.

Receiving Inspecting:

Stalks should be firm and green. Avoid yellow or brown wilting stalks.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 38-40° F/3-4° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
10 to 14 days.
Troubleshooting:

Avoid lemongrass with any brown on its base.

Usage Ideas:

  • Drizzle lemongrass-cilantro cream sauce over seared scallops, grilled fish, and shrimp kebabs.
  • Add whole stalks of lemongrass to simmering curries, braising meats, and vegetable stews for a light, lemony flavor. Remove stalks prior to serving.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Mellow, grassy, lemony taste.

Texture Profile

Hard, fibrous root that exudes flavor when used in soups, stews, and stir-fries.

Pairings

Pair with cilantro, coconut, curry paste, ginger, and scallops.

Substitution Suggestions

Lemon or lime zest.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup lemon grass (67g) grams
Calories 70
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 5mg30%
Potassium 480mg10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.