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Is there a reasonable substitute for lemongrass?

Lime juice perhaps?

edited Dec 10 at 0:26

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Kris · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-10 00:24:52Z UTC

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While you can't exactly replicate the texture and flavor of lemongrass, the combination of lemon zest, ginger, and cilantro stalks do a good job of getting a flavor that will work in place of lemongrass.

answered Dec 10 at 0:24

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	Thanks! I realize it cannot be replicated, but there had to be something to give a similar kick. I'll try that. – paulbeckingham Dec 10 at 0:27
	No problem. Just did this substitution a few days ago and it worked well in thai soup. – Kris Dec 10 at 0:47

klypos · Answer 2 · 2009-12-10 00:44:32Z UTC

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It is a stupid academic answer that I provide, more of a comment -

but in the West many recipes use lemon grass because of the restricted availability of Kaffir Limes. LOL in UK we can get Kaffir Lime LEAVES, but not the fruit!

answered Dec 10 at 0:44

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	@klypos, you can get Kaffir limes in the UK if you grow your own: amazon.co.uk/s/… – Rich Seller Dec 10 at 14:40
	I'm not very successful with things like that. Especially as citrus plants do not tolerate alkaline soil and hard water, which is all we have in these parts. I've already killed a couple of lemon plants finding that out ... – klypos♦ Dec 10 at 18:06

Lemongrass substitute

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