Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Lemongrass
Fibrous stalks with lemon-perfume oils. Bruise and slice thin. Or steep and remove.
In the air fryer. Mince finely into pastes; whole pieces won't soften enough to eat from a basket.
Nutrition
Typical values per 100g raw
99kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 25g
- Fiber
- 0g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Southeast Asia; essential in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian aromatics.
Herbal & culinary notes
Citral-rich tea herb in folk tradition for digestion and mild calming. Culinary use is the sure bet.
How to store
Fridge wrapped, or freeze stalks. Use within 1-2 weeks fresh.
Food safety
Wash; bruise and remove tough outer layers. Woody cores are usually removed before eating.
Food hazards
Fibrous pieces can be a choking hazard if not minced. Essential oil is concentrated. Not for casual ingestion.
Recipes using Lemongrass
Vietnamese · 400°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork
Thin pork strips in fish sauce, lemongrass and sugar. The basket caramelizes the edges like a street grill.
Thai · 375°F · 26 min
Air Fryer Thai Gai Yang Chicken
Grilled-style Thai chicken with lemongrass and fish sauce. Street gai yang from the basket.