Herb or Spice
Lemongrass
About This Entry
Lemongrass infuses citrus-ginger aroma into Thai curries, soups, and marinades — its bright stalk character pairs with Gewürztraminer, Torrontés, and off-dry aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- ginger
- kaffir lime leaves
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cymbopogon citratus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lemongrass
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Cymbopogon citratus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent