Lemongrass Paste, Tube, Bamboo Garden

This paste is a seasoning made from chopped lemongrass. Lemongrass owes its name to the lemon-like scent of the essential oils it contains. It gives Thai and Indonesian meat, fish and vegetable dishes a subtle lemon note. The delicate aroma of the lemongrass stalks is fully preserved in the vegetable oil. This makes this lemongrass far superior to the dried powder and much more economical. It is best not to cook the lemongrass paste, but to season the dish to your own taste just before serving.