lemongrass
Fragrant Asian stalk
Lemongrass is a tropical grass with a strong citrus flavor and fragrance, widely used in Southeast Asian cooking.
The pale lower stalks flavor soups, curries, and teas: The recipe calls for two stalks of lemongrass.
Lemongrass oil appears in perfumes, candles, and insect repellents.
Pungent culinary rhizome
- galangalPungent Asian cooking rhizome
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
pandan · shiso · coriander · holy basil · curry leaf · kafir
Pungent Asian cooking rhizome
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- tom yumThai hot-sour soup
- phoInformal fake spelling
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
stir-fry · coconut milk · marinade · paste · broth · satay · rendang · green curry
Hot beverage from knobby root
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- tisaneHerbal infusion beverage
- iced teaCold brewed beverage
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
detox tea · herbal blend · steeping · loose leaf · chamomile · mint tea · thai tea
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
bergamot · yuzu · grapefruit · verbena · acidic · refreshing · lemony · tart
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- perfumeryCraft of creating scents
diffuser · candle · soap · lotion · incense · potpourri · room spray · massage oil
Blood-feeding flying pest
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- natural repellentSubstance from nature that drives pests away
- pest controlManaging unwanted organisms
- gardenCultivated plant area
patio · tiki torch · summer · camping · tropical
Relating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- fever reducerDrug lowering body heat
- detoxifyingEliminating toxic substances
antibacterial · antifungal · cholesterol · anxiety relief · pain relief · immune support · traditional medicine · ayurveda
ginger
Pungent culinary rhizome
turmeric · pandan · shiso · coriander · holy basil · curry leaf · kafir
galangal
Pungent Asian cooking rhizome
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- tom yumThai hot-sour soup
- phoInformal fake spelling
curry · stir-fry · coconut milk · marinade · paste · broth · satay · rendang · green curry · infusion
ginger tea
Hot beverage from knobby root
honey · detox tea · herbal blend · steeping · loose leaf · chamomile · mint tea · thai tea
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
bright · bergamot · yuzu · grapefruit · verbena · acidic · refreshing · lemony · tart · clean
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
perfumery · diffuser · candle · soap · lotion · incense · potpourri · room spray · massage oil · bath oil
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
- bug spraySubstance deterring biting insects
- natural repellentSubstance from nature that drives pests away
- pest controlManaging unwanted organisms
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- fever reducerDrug lowering body heat
detoxifying · antibacterial · antifungal · cholesterol · anxiety relief · pain relief · immune support · traditional medicine · ayurveda · folk remedy
- Asian producebok choy, napa cabbage, daikon, shiitake, water chestnut
- lemon-scented herbslemon balm, lemon basil, lemon thyme, lemon mint
- aromatic grassesvetiver, sweetgrass
- tropical grassessugarcane, sorghum, switchgrass, millet, vetiver
- Southeast AsiaVietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia
- aromatic herbsbasil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, mint
lemongrassgarlic
Pungent culinary bulb
cumin · black pepper · clove · star anise · asafoetida
- lemongrass teaBeverage from fragrant stalks
- lemongrass oilPressed citrus-grass extract