Product description
Lemongrass is the backbone of South-East Asian cooking — a tall, fibrous grass with a clean, lemony-citrus fragrance and a subtle gingery warmth. Fresh stalks deliver an aroma and brightness that dried lemongrass and jarred pastes cannot replicate.
HOW IT IS USED
Lemongrass is an aromatic, used to flavour rather than eaten whole. The tender lower stalk is finely chopped or pounded into pastes and curries; the tougher upper stalk is bruised and steeped in soups, broths and teas, then removed before serving.
SOURCED FROM INDIA
Grown in India and air-freighted to the UAE so it arrives fragrant and fresh. [Confirm farm and any organic certification with supplier before using in live copy.]
NUTRITION — per 100g (approximate, USDA reference)
Nutrient Amount %DV*
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 99 kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 5.2 mg | 226% |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 75 µg | 19% |
*%DV on a 2,000 kcal adult reference diet; approximate USDA values, varies with variety/ripeness. Lemongrass is used as an aromatic flavouring in small amounts, so a typical serving is only a few grams — the per-100g figures above are for reference and are not a serving size.
HOW TO SELECT & STORE
Store: refrigerate wrapped for up to 1-2 weeks, or freeze whole stalks for months.
Look for: firm, pale-green stalks with fresh, fragrant ends.
Prep: trim the root end, peel tough outer layers, and use the tender lower stalk; bruise the upper stalk for steeping.
HOW TO USE & SERVE
Lemongrass is a key aromatic across South-East Asian and infused cooking in the UAE.
- Curries & pastes: finely chop or pound the tender lower stalk into Thai curry pastes, marinades and stir-fries.
- Soups & broths: bruise the upper stalk and simmer in tom yum, pho-style broths and coconut soups; remove before serving.
- Tea & infusions: steep bruised stalks in hot water for a fragrant lemongrass tea, hot or iced.
- Rice & grains: add a bruised stalk to the pot while cooking rice for subtle aroma.
- Drinks: muddle into iftar coolers and mocktails for a citrus lift.
