Vietnamese · IV The Method
Lemongrass: Preparation and Application
I
Origin
Lemongrass is among the defining aromatics of Vietnamese cooking — present in marinades, braises, soups, and stir-fries. Its preparation is specific: only the lower third of the stalk contains usable flavour, and the tough outer layers must be removed before the tender inner core can be used effectively.
II
Description
Lemongrass stalks trimmed of their dry upper portions and rough outer layers, leaving the pale, tender inner stalk for slicing, mincing, or bruising depending on application.
III
The Thread
—Thai lemongrass use (identical preparation), Cambodian kroeung paste (lemongrass as base), Indonesian serai (same preparation principle)
IV
Flavour Context
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