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In Sri Lanka, lemongrass is known as sera (සේර). It is used as a herb in cooking, in addition to its use for the essential oils. [10] Lemongrass in Thailand is called takhrai (ตะไคร้). It is the essential ingredient of tom yam and tom kha kai. Fresh thin slices of lemongrass stem are also used in the snack food miangpla.
East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia. While both can be used interchangeably, C. citratus is more suitable for cooking.
Lemongrass stalks are used in this paste, rather than lemongrass leaves which would impart a green to the dish when cooked. The lemongrass stalk is a pale beige color, so it easily takes on the dominant red hues from the red peppers. The ingredients of red kroeung are: Lemongrass stalk (ស្លឹកគ្រៃ, slœ̆k krey)
Toppings like green onions and ginger provide additional immune support, with green onions offering vitamins A and C and ginger adding anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. Shah suggests ...
Vietnamese recipes use ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird's eye chili, lime, and Thai basil leaves. [1] Traditional Vietnamese cooking has often been characterised as using fresh ingredients, not using much dairy or oil, having interesting textures, and making use of herbs and ...
1. In a mini food processor, finely chop the lemongrass. 2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the lemongrass and shallots and stir-fry over high heat until the shallots are golden ...
12 oz halibut fillets, about 1 inch thick; 3 tbsp hot chili-garlic sauce, such as sriacha, divided; extra-virgin olive oil; 8 large round rice paper wrappers; 1 English cucumber, cut into very ...
Used in many Thai salads and sometimes as a way to suppress the 'muddy' taste of certain fish when steamed. Takhrai ตะไคร้ Lemon grass: Used extensively in many Thai dishes such as curries, spicy soups and salads. Makrut มะกรูด Makrut lime, Kaffir lime, Thai lime: Citrus hystrix. The leaves in particular are widely used.