Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical grass native to Southeast Asia, where it has anchored the flavor profiles of Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisines for centuries. The sharp, slender leaves are ornamental; it's the fibrous bulb that carries the value — bruise it and the volatile oils emerge with a clean, bright scent of lemon and lime.
2Tre Organics Lemongrass Powder delivers that full aromatic character without the labor. Fresh lemongrass stalks are notoriously difficult to work with — too fibrous to eat unless minced extremely fine, and tedious to mince at that. Ground powder gives you all the flavor without the bruising, busting, and awkward fishing-out at the table. (Nothing disrupts a curry experience like biting into a whole stalk.)
Use it in two stages for maximum impact: early in a soup, stock, or braise to build the foundational flavor, and again near the end to release fresh aromatics. It's equally at home as a dry rub on pork ribs, chicken breasts, or scallops. Blend with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, galangal, garlic, turmeric, basil, cilantro, and chiles for a complete Southeast Asian spice profile. An excellent substitute for fresh lemongrass in any recipe.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container away from heat and moisture.
Product specs:
– Form: Finely ground lemongrass powder
– Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
– Origin: Southeast Asia
– Certified: USDA Organic, Non-GMO
– No additives or fillers
2Tre Organics. Premium quality. Carefully packed.
