Thai Lemongrass (柠檬草)

Fresh Lemongrass Singapore

Fresh Lemongrass is an aromatic herb loved for its fresh lemony fragrance, citrus flavour and gentle herbal note. It is commonly used in Thai, Southeast Asian and home cooking for soups, curries, grilled meats, seafood, drinks, dipping sauces and marinades.

Lemongrass has a bright citrus aroma that gives food and drinks a refreshing lift without the sharp sourness of lemon juice. The lower pale stalk is usually the most useful part for cooking, while the greener upper stalk can be bruised and simmered to flavour soups, broths, teas and lemongrass drinks.

This product is suitable for customers searching for lemongrass Singapore, lemongrass Thai, lemongrass drink, lemongrass chicken, lemongrass in Chinese, lemongrass in Malay and how to make lemongrass drink.

Origin: Imported. Country of origin, stalk size, bundle size, freshness, colour, thickness and packaging may vary by batch and shipment.

Product photos are for reference only. Please contact SKC Fruits if you need to confirm the latest batch, origin, bundle size, packaging or stock before ordering.

Fresh Lemongrass Quick Facts

Taste and Aroma

Fresh Lemongrass has a clean lemon-like fragrance with a soft herbal note. It is not as sour as lemon fruit, but it gives dishes a bright citrus aroma that works well with chilli, garlic, ginger, galangal, coconut milk, lime, fish sauce and fresh herbs.

The stalk is firm and fibrous, so lemongrass is usually bruised, crushed, sliced thinly or pounded before use. Whole bruised stalks are often removed before serving, while finely chopped or pounded lemongrass can be used in marinades, curry pastes and stir-fries.

• Fresh lemongrass for Singapore home cooking
• Popular in Thai and Southeast Asian recipes
• Bright citrus aroma without strong lemon sourness
• Good for lemongrass drink and lemongrass chicken
• Useful for soups, curries, seafood and marinades
• Also known as serai, sereh, 香茅 and 柠檬草

What is Lemongrass?

Lemongrass is a tropical aromatic herb from the Cymbopogon group. It grows in long grass-like stalks with a firm pale base and green upper leaves. The plant is valued for its lemony scent and is widely used in Southeast Asian cooking.

In the kitchen, lemongrass is usually used as a flavouring ingredient rather than eaten like a leafy vegetable. The lower stalk can be finely chopped or pounded, while the tougher upper parts are often bruised and simmered to release aroma.

Customers searching for lemongrass Thai, lemongrass Singapore or lemongrass in Malay are usually looking for fresh serai-style stalks for cooking, drinks and herbal tea.

Other Names for Lemongrass

Lemongrass has many names across Southeast Asian cooking. The most useful names for this product page are serai, sereh, Thai lemongrass, 香茅, 柠檬草 and Cymbopogon citratus.

Lemongrass in Chinese

Lemongrass in Chinese is commonly written as 香茅. Other useful Chinese names include 香茅草, 柠檬草 and 柠檬香茅. These names are helpful for customers searching for fresh lemongrass for cooking, drinks and soup.

For SKC Fruits, 香茅 is the cleanest Chinese keyword to include, while 柠檬草 and 柠檬香茅 support customers who search by the lemon-scented meaning.

Lemongrass in Malay

Lemongrass in Malay is commonly called serai. It is widely used in Malay, Indonesian and Southeast Asian cooking for curries, soups, grilled meats, rendang-style dishes, sambal, seafood and aromatic drinks.

Customers may also recognise the Indonesian spelling sereh. Both serai and sereh are useful names to include for shoppers looking for Southeast Asian cooking herbs.

Lemongrass Thai Cooking

Lemongrass is a key aromatic in Thai cooking. It is commonly used in tom yum, tom kha, Thai green curry, Thai red curry, dipping sauces, seafood dishes and grilled meats.

For Thai-style cooking, trim the hard base, remove tough outer layers, then bruise the stalk with a knife or cleaver to release the aroma. For curry paste or marinades, use the tender lower section and slice it very thinly before pounding or blending.

• Tom yum soup
• Tom kha soup
• Thai green curry
• Thai red curry
• Thai lemongrass chicken
• Seafood soups and broths
• Thai dipping sauces and marinades

Lemongrass Chicken

Lemongrass chicken is one of the most popular ways to use fresh lemongrass. The stalk gives chicken a fragrant citrus aroma that works well with garlic, shallots, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, chilli, lime and honey.

For better texture, use the lower tender part of the stalk, slice it thinly and pound or blend it into the marinade. Larger pieces of lemongrass can be fibrous, so they are better for simmering or removing before serving.

Lemongrass Drink

Lemongrass drink is a refreshing herbal drink made by simmering fresh lemongrass stalks in water. It can be served hot as lemongrass tea or chilled as iced lemongrass drink.

The flavour is light, fragrant and lemony without the sharp sourness of lemon juice. It can be enjoyed plain or paired with ginger, pandan, mint, honey, rock sugar, lime or calamansi.

How to Make Lemongrass Drink

To make a simple lemongrass drink, wash the stalks, trim the base and dry top, remove tough outer layers, then bruise the stalks to release aroma. Simmer in water until fragrant, then sweeten lightly if preferred.

Lemongrass Tea Benefits

Lemongrass tea benefits should be described in a safe, food-focused way. Lemongrass tea is caffeine-free, aromatic and refreshing, making it a good choice for customers who want a light herbal drink after meals or during warm weather.

Fresh lemongrass naturally contains aromatic plant oils that give the drink its lemony scent. Lemongrass tea is not a medical treatment, and customers who are pregnant, on medication, or managing health conditions should check with a healthcare professional before using herbal drinks regularly.

How to Prepare Lemongrass for Cooking

Fresh lemongrass is fibrous, so preparation matters. The lower pale stalk is the most useful part for eating or blending, while the upper green stalk can be used to flavour soups and broths.

• Cut off the dry top and hard root base
• Remove the tough outer layers
• Use the lower pale stalk for chopping or pounding
• Bruise whole stalks for soups and drinks
• Slice very thinly before blending into curry paste
• Remove large fibrous pieces before serving
• Freeze extra stalks for later cooking

Common Uses for Fresh Lemongrass

Fresh Lemongrass is useful for both food and drinks. It adds fragrance without making dishes taste sharply sour, so it works well in soups, curries, marinades and herbal beverages.

• Thai tom yum and tom kha
• Thai green curry and red curry
• Lemongrass chicken
• Seafood soup and fish dishes
• Beef and chicken marinades
• Vietnamese-style grilled dishes
• Malay and Indonesian curries
• Lemongrass drink and lemongrass tea
• Dipping sauces and chilli pastes
• Broths, stews and herbal soups

Lemongrass vs Lemon

Lemongrass and lemon both have a citrus-like aroma, but they are different ingredients. Lemon is a sour citrus fruit with acidic juice, while lemongrass is an aromatic herb with a lemony fragrance but little sourness.

Lemongrass Nutrition Overview

Fresh Lemongrass can be enjoyed as part of everyday cooking. It is usually used in small amounts for flavour, so nutrition intake per dish is often modest.

The values below are general raw lemongrass references. Actual nutrition varies by stalk size, freshness, preparation and serving amount. Lemongrass is an ingredient, not a medical treatment.

Storage and Handling Guide

Keep fresh lemongrass refrigerated for best freshness. Wrap loosely in paper towel or keep in a produce bag or container so the stalks do not dry out too quickly.

For longer storage, lemongrass can be frozen. You may freeze whole stalks, chopped tender stalks or bruised pieces for soups and broths. Wash and dry well before storing, and trim only when ready to use if you want to keep it fresher for longer.

• Keep refrigerated after delivery
• Store dry or loosely wrapped
• Trim only before use when possible
• Remove dry outer layers before cooking
• Freeze extra stalks for longer storage
• Use frozen lemongrass directly in soups and broths
• Discard stalks that become mouldy, slimy or strongly discoloured

Product Notes

This product is sold as Fresh Lemongrass. It may also be recognised as lemongrass, lemon grass, lemongrass Thai, serai, sereh, serai makan, sereh makan, West Indian lemon grass, fever grass, Cymbopogon citratus, 香茅, 香茅草, 柠檬草 or 柠檬香茅.

Origin: Imported. Country of origin, stalk length, stalk thickness, bundle size, freshness, colour, leaf condition, packaging and availability may vary by batch. Product photos are for reference only.

This listing is for fresh culinary lemongrass stalks. It is not bottled lemongrass drink, dried lemongrass tea, lemongrass essential oil, citronella oil or a potted lemongrass plant.

Why Buy Fresh Lemongrass from SKC Fruits

SKC Fruits offers fresh herbs and produce for customers in Singapore who want convenient online ordering and delivery. Fresh Lemongrass is suitable for shoppers looking for lemongrass Singapore, lemongrass Thai, lemongrass drink, lemongrass chicken and Southeast Asian cooking aromatics.

• Fresh lemongrass in Singapore
• Also known as serai, sereh, 香茅 and 柠檬草
• Useful for Thai cooking, soups, curries and marinades
• Good for lemongrass drink and lemongrass tea
• Pairs well with chicken, seafood, beef and coconut milk
• Batch-safe notes for origin, size and freshness
• Convenient fresh produce delivery in Singapore from SKC Fruits