Lemongrass

Lemongrass is used in Southeast Asian cuisines, especially in Thai and Vietnamese cooking.

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The fibrous stalk—the white-part of lemongrass—is tough but exudes a tempting and lemony fragrance. To release its aroma, peel away the tough outer layer at the bottom of the stalk and use a cleaver or knife to pound, bruise or slice the stalk.

*Image is from The Spruce.