Ultimate Guide to LEMONGRASS - Hot Thai Kitchen

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  • @PailinsKitchen
    @PailinsKitchen  5 років тому +8

    HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note:
    If you have questions about this video, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel.
    Thank you for watching!

    • @NinaHProductions1
      @NinaHProductions1 4 роки тому

      Oh this was so helpful as I'm new to using Lemongrass and its now my absolutely favourite herb/seasoning - I'm Indian btw and I like to add a little bit to Indian food - so yummy

  • @eyes2see438
    @eyes2see438 4 роки тому +17

    I love lemongrass! When I was traveling in Bangkok, I found many coolers filled with wash cloths infused with lemongrass. When I used one to wipe my face, I would take a deep breath just to smell the aroma. Love love love the aroma of lemongrass. I recently found a few stocks at my local Asia market, in the produce section. I put it into a jar with about an inch of water. In about a week, I saw roots! I than planted in a pot. I have long leaves now to make lemongrass tea, and many other dishes that call for it. Thank you Pai & Adam, for all the time you spend on gathering all the information and supplies needed in making your videos.

  • @EdwardLindon
    @EdwardLindon 2 роки тому +10

    My squash partner just gave me a bunch of home-grown lemongrass and I have no idea what to do with it, so this video was a big help. Very clear, comprehensive and concise. Thanks!

    • @windermere2330
      @windermere2330 Рік тому +1

      Next time you get a bunch you can mince & freeze it! Then make a Thai marinade for your chicken wings!

  • @TriniFietser
    @TriniFietser 7 років тому +56

    Lemongrass is called "Fever Grass" or "Razor Grass" in Trinidad & Tobago. The top portions (including the sharp blades) can be steeped in hot water, and makes a very pleasant tea, that's good if you have a fever. It really is very fragrant, and I love its strong flavour in my Tom Yum Goong :) Great explanation video!

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  7 років тому +4

      Interesting!

    • @PouloDebo
      @PouloDebo 5 років тому +5

      We do the same thing in Africa, P Latchman .

  • @ALROCKO2000
    @ALROCKO2000 7 років тому +41

    Btw lemongrass grows like a weed, take one stalk, stick it in the ground and it'll grow and multiply. If you live in a place where winters are harsh, plant it in a pot and bring it inside during the winter. Fresh lemongrass, free and whenever you need it.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  7 років тому +17

      They also tell me rosemary is a weed...and I just killed it. #blackthumb 😂

    • @ALROCKO2000
      @ALROCKO2000 7 років тому +6

      Lemongrass is easier to grow than rosemary, lol, you should try it. 😉

  • @nurulaqilah1849
    @nurulaqilah1849 7 років тому +3

    In Malaysia we often keep lemon grass in chiller, soaked in jar of filtered water. It can last a month and still fresh like new. You should try 😊

  • @francinecorry633
    @francinecorry633 2 роки тому +8

    Easy peasy to grow here in Northern California and is a nice landscape addition.Ours typically grow to 5-6 feet diameter next to Thai Basil, Thai peppers.

  • @redbear2269
    @redbear2269 4 роки тому +1

    Your pragmatism is very refreshing! Really enjoying your show. thank you so much! 😊

  • @erict1917
    @erict1917 Рік тому +4

    When I don't have fresh lemongrass I use essential oil of lemongrass, but an ever so tiny amount--like 1/2 drop. It doesn't break down over longer cooking times but imparts the lovely aroma of lemongrass. Be careful not to use more than a drop or less! I use a toothpick to deliver the oil.

  • @mickeykessler4721
    @mickeykessler4721 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Palin! Helpful video! Lemongrass is easy to grow too. . . in Los Angeles

  • @larrysong953
    @larrysong953 7 років тому +22

    Videos like this with many generous tips aren't too many out there. Thanks.

  • @zephyr823
    @zephyr823 2 роки тому +3

    I had lemongrass/mushroom soup starter at a local Thai restaurant Called "Thai Me Up" . The soup came and it was clear with green onion on top. I thought it looked bland at first, but holy heck it was a flavor explosion! It was so delicious I could not get over it! I have been trying to find a copycat of it since. I did search through your videos and hope there is something similar to that here somewhere. Still binge watching! Love your stuff!

  • @rosem9649
    @rosem9649 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this wonderful channel. You have taken the mystery out cooking with Asian ingredients. You are so professional and thorough with your presentation, yet just adorable.I look forward to trying some of these recipes.

  • @harveyh3696
    @harveyh3696 7 років тому +10

    All the videos I've watched from Pai are excellent so I've gotten in the habit of "liking" it as soon as I start watching, lest I forget to do so.

  • @debodatta7398
    @debodatta7398 3 роки тому +3

    We use lemongrass a lot in Sri Lankan food too in the North, same with Kaffir Lime Leaves

  • @paulstowe2489
    @paulstowe2489 7 років тому +3

    Wonderful, informative video, as always. I would add, as a few others have, that lemongrass is very easy to grow and is an attractive accent plant in any garden. It also well in a pot, so having your own plant is even an option for an apartment dweller. I grow a patch every summer then dig it up in the fall and freeze some to last through the winter.

  • @isaiahisu
    @isaiahisu 7 років тому +2

    She has an intensive knowledge.... on every single ingredient of Thai cuisine

  • @LEFTaTIP
    @LEFTaTIP 5 років тому

    Pailin, thank you for all your recipes from all different Asian cuisines. The recipes are all user friendly and of course delicious. And don't ever lose that beautiful smile and attitude.

  • @pg3300
    @pg3300 4 роки тому

    Lemongrass is divine. I absolutely love it.

  • @dawnrobbins5877
    @dawnrobbins5877 7 років тому +4

    Lemongrass tea is delicious 😋! After watching I am inspired to freeze some from my garden. Thanks!

  • @nellygotauco-co9374
    @nellygotauco-co9374 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for some info on lemongrass.. I usually boil it in water n drink like hot tea.. some says it's good to lower cholesterol, lower sugar level n many more... Thanks also for all the good recipes you shared.. God bless you more😘😘😘😘

  • @scp234
    @scp234 2 роки тому +1

    I saw this for the first time in my store. I knew where to come for info.

  • @chicfragrancesbychrysjackson
    @chicfragrancesbychrysjackson 3 роки тому

    Great video I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and we love Lemongrass aka Fever grass for tea. I love all the great health benefits it has. It helps me with digestive problems

  • @stephanieray6587
    @stephanieray6587 3 роки тому

    Your presentation is so clear and understandable, thank you very much!

  • @ingride1965
    @ingride1965 7 років тому +1

    I like very much you channel and how you explain about ingredients, recipes...Im from the Dominican Republic, we use lemon grass leaves for infusions and it taste great, try it.

  • @phuonglinhangthi8667
    @phuonglinhangthi8667 7 років тому +3

    I love your video and I like you speak english. I like the way you help how to cook Thai foods.

  • @Yumangoes
    @Yumangoes 7 років тому +3

    Thank you Pai for sharing some tips about lemongrass. In the Philippines it's called "TANGLAD". I hope u can share your own version of TINOLA (chicken soup) using lemon grass in Thai way. Looking forward more videos & tip from your channel.

  • @emilyc8958
    @emilyc8958 7 років тому +3

    Recently found frozen lemon grass for $3 for 400g at an asian grocer and was so excited- I know it will have a bit of water added etc, but I usually have to pay $3 for 30g from the supermarket here in Australia.

    • @CK-zm8nz
      @CK-zm8nz 7 років тому +1

      Emily C I know exactly what you are talking about!!! If I go to markets I can find whole lemongrass but local grocer only has bottom half... From SA

    • @philipobrien3564
      @philipobrien3564 7 років тому +1

      Price at my local asian grocer - AUD $10/kg. Price at Coles supermarket next door - 1 stalk (20g) AUD $3.50 = $175/kg.

    • @stenhard61.46.1
      @stenhard61.46.1 6 років тому +2

      Buy a stick. Trim a few millimeters from the stem and set in a glass of water in a warm sunny place until it shoots new roots then plant it (even in a large pot). In a couple of months you will have a large plant and you won't need to pay those ridiculous prices again. I'm living in Sydney at the moment and it grows easily!

  • @elizabethshaw734
    @elizabethshaw734 7 років тому +1

    I have a friend from Vietnam who puts it in a mortar and pestle or a food processor and grinds it up and then freezes it in ice cube trays. It is completely edible then. Oh most of the time she also adds a bunch of garlic ground up with the lemongrass.

  • @atelier_rabbit
    @atelier_rabbit 7 років тому +3

    My mom and I love lemongrass in chicken, it's so yummy 😍 congrats on 400k Pai, thanks for all the recipes!!

  • @13chaks
    @13chaks 7 років тому +4

    Lemongrass here is cheap.. it's actually free, it grows everywhere! Lol western culinary makes it complicated... we just smash it, fold it, tie it... then toss it in a soup... its very good in roasted chicken and pig( lechon)... yum yum

  • @asst.professor7009
    @asst.professor7009 3 роки тому

    i just used lemongrass at home for the first time in a small city in India with my parents and i sliced the bottom and put the entire thing in the pot along with ginger, jaggery and cardamom and it turned out pretty nice....i put water in it again for a 2nd round and that worked well too...also..the host so beautiful...east asian women are just so good...even better than lemon grass lol...

  • @classictarget
    @classictarget 3 роки тому +1

    How i use lemongrass in a special dessert, you have to try this its sooo good. Finely shopped lemongrass mixed with yes popcorn and Thai basil, add the mix in top of a Creme Brûlée. I have so much success in my restaurant with this 👌

  • @Racohi
    @Racohi 7 років тому +15

    Hi Pailin, can you please make a video on kaffir lime leaves? And if we can you use dried, also on galangal please ? And can you make a video on Thai squid salad pleaaaaase ? Thank you so so much

  • @stevegand
    @stevegand 7 років тому +2

    Great video! I've always wondered how to use it at home. Thanks!

  • @rosaspanjol673
    @rosaspanjol673 5 років тому +1

    In Mexico my mom used to boil the green leaves to make tea, it was delicious 😋!

  • @victoriaalexander6223
    @victoriaalexander6223 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful tips! Thank you!

  • @elizabethshaw734
    @elizabethshaw734 7 років тому +1

    Lemongrass reminds me of the best lemon you could ever imagine. It's like lemon at its best lemon it's best self! I could use it everyday. Yum!

  • @eijonasson
    @eijonasson 5 років тому

    thank you so much.
    walking passed lemon grass for decades wondering what it was all about.Was hesitant to try it .Soon will buy it,
    as if I know what it is.
    Sincerely thank you.

  • @Cookingclinic
    @Cookingclinic 7 років тому +2

    I love lemongrass tea,it's hard to find the fresh lemongrass the place where I live so I use dried one, the longer I simmer it the better results it give.

  • @hollyg9372
    @hollyg9372 7 років тому +2

    this was super helpful. You mentioned, that you use part of the lemon grass for tea, will you do a video about that?

  • @kloydarnepena454
    @kloydarnepena454 7 років тому

    Yeaaaas...Lemongraaas! We use lemongrass quite a lot....thanks for the info Hot Pai!

  • @louisehanes5331
    @louisehanes5331 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for this information. I needed to buy lemongrass for a soup, but was not sure how to use it. Now I know.

  • @ellenyu9556
    @ellenyu9556 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this! The best lemon grass video! :)

  • @trangson998
    @trangson998 6 років тому

    Vietnamese, we called Sa. So good😋ty for the tips. It’s great in my grill porkchops but I grind up in a paste.

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video. I grew lemongrass for the first time this year - super easy to grow! Could you please make more recipe videos using lemongrass?

  • @leerobbins5636
    @leerobbins5636 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for the lesson with lemon grass. I had no idea and made the twice cooked chicken recipe which called for the lemon grass. I'll have to remake it even better now.

  • @lengthao7652
    @lengthao7652 7 років тому +1

    Love lemon grass with peppers.

  • @boggleminded1
    @boggleminded1 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for all your great information!

  • @AnzanHoshinRoshi
    @AnzanHoshinRoshi 7 років тому +13

    Thank you, Pailin. Very useful. Please consider providing the actual Thai script as well as the romanized version of the names of things. Perhaps a few characters at least might stick in memory for someone.

    • @tonkatoytruck
      @tonkatoytruck 7 років тому +1

      I am learning to read Thai and your suggestion is a good one. I find that if you can read thai, pronunciation becomes much easier.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  7 років тому +3

      ตะไคร้ :)

  • @timotot123
    @timotot123 6 років тому

    Very generous as well as very helpful tips!!. Great job and you appear to have a very refined palate given you're descriptions of flavour profiles.

  • @markthornberry2076
    @markthornberry2076 2 роки тому

    I typically grow two lemongrass plants each year - one to harvest in the Fall and one to save for the next year. The temperatures here in North Carolina aren't conducive to keeping it outside year-round (it can't take freezing temperatures or frost) so one of the plants gets pretty radically trimmed, dug up, put it in a largish pot, and then put in our (heated) greenhouse. Once Spring arrives, I'll divide it and put it back into the ground. I tried growing some in a pot this past season, but the results were underwhelming as compared to being in the ground. The plants like it hot and wet (go figure). For me, freezing is the go-to solution for long term storage and usage.

  • @tonkatoytruck
    @tonkatoytruck 7 років тому

    Great video! I have had great success growing lemon grass here in Houston. My Kaffir lime tree is also doing extremely well. Thai basil is another Thai staple that is a fast grower here. No substitute for fresh produce. I would like to grow galangal but have not been able to find fresh galangal (only frozen). If any of your viewers are growing fresh galangal or have access, and are reading this, I would love to get some so I can add it to my garden.

  • @manny7886
    @manny7886 7 років тому +1

    Loved your videos. As always, learned something new.

  • @ritaharrilall2007
    @ritaharrilall2007 7 років тому

    I grow lemon grass in my yard but we only use the leaves for tea and it has an awesome taste my mom drinks this tea most days. But I would love to see some recipes with this awesome plant.

  • @franr6882
    @franr6882 5 років тому

    my mom just uses them for tea, and it's deliciuosssss

  • @nuiacain186
    @nuiacain186 7 років тому

    Thank you Pailin its very useful information and I learned more to love it.

  • @pheapk7875
    @pheapk7875 4 роки тому

    I didn't know that. Wrapping the lemongrass in aluminum foil will extend it life. Hey, learned something today. Thank from Gatlinburg, East Tennessee. We do get snow from December to February. One week of snow off and on, everything is dead.

  • @LazyCookPete
    @LazyCookPete 7 років тому +2

    Lemongrass 101. Thanks Pailin!

  • @Jez_eats
    @Jez_eats 7 років тому +13

    this is a good content vid, informative...

  • @Eldagusto
    @Eldagusto Рік тому +1

    Well you got a new sub. I just bought my first lemon grass right now at the store hoho.

  • @aneesaismail3163
    @aneesaismail3163 4 роки тому +1

    Lemongrass milk tea 👌🏻💚

  • @13Luk6iul
    @13Luk6iul 3 роки тому

    Just bought my first lemongrass ever :)

  • @dunniam3168
    @dunniam3168 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the lovely video 😍👍👍

  • @Mbessofficial
    @Mbessofficial 2 роки тому +1

    This is a truly good video and is very educational.

  • @jjwjjeloy
    @jjwjjeloy 3 роки тому

    SO HELPFUL!

  • @ActingByMary
    @ActingByMary 7 років тому +4

    Can you show us how to make Thai lemon grass ice tea? It’s one of my favorite drinks but I not sure how to make it haha 🙈 The ones I make taste so differently than the ones in Thailand..Thank you!

  • @hoovarmin
    @hoovarmin 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video Pailin! I love Thai eggplant but I notice that none of your videos or recipes feature it. I was wondering why? I would love to see a video on how to use it.

    • @AdamHotThaiKitchen
      @AdamHotThaiKitchen 2 роки тому +1

      From Pailin: "Because I don't like Thai eggplant, lol. " Cheers! Adam

    • @hoovarmin
      @hoovarmin 2 роки тому

      @@AdamHotThaiKitchen Thank you for your reply

    • @AdamHotThaiKitchen
      @AdamHotThaiKitchen 2 роки тому

      @@hoovarmin Any time :)

  • @NDemanuele1
    @NDemanuele1 Рік тому

    Sometimes I can't get the flavor out of my lemongrass when I do stir frys, despite prepping it as you described. What could I be doing wrong? Does the timing matter when you toss it in the pan? Thanks!

  • @truckn
    @truckn 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips, My Thai wife uses it and I'm not a fan of the flavor it reminds me of Pine Sol for some reason. There is a recipe using a whole chicken I want to try and it requires Lemon Grass, the good news is there is a few other ingredients that should help make this recipe very tasty. Fingers crossed. Be well.

  • @dragonwolf2370
    @dragonwolf2370 6 років тому +1

    Would be great if you could list dishes which use lemongrass. Or whatever you are reviewing. As sometimes ive bought some ingredient but it ends up in bin because i don't know what else i could use it for. So maybe write a list where eg lemongrass is used that way when we find the ingredient, if we have some left over, we'd be able to use it for another dish. Same goes for tamarind, kefir lime leaves and etc

    • @dragonwolf2370
      @dragonwolf2370 6 років тому

      As you have billion videos and its hard to know from titles... which ingredients are used.

  • @howardharaway2259
    @howardharaway2259 3 роки тому

    I just bought a squeeze tube of lemongrass cuz I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Asian style soups ,particularly the broth. I never used lemongrass but I have a little idea what it does.

  • @c.kainoabugado7935
    @c.kainoabugado7935 3 роки тому +1

    Informative ‼️

  • @shyedit
    @shyedit 7 років тому +1

    so educational! can you make a FAQ video about palm sugar? i got a huge hard disk and am not sure what to do with it lol. they don't have it in granule form where I'm at 😭

  • @123goldenlily
    @123goldenlily 2 роки тому +1

    Could you do a video on pandan? I've gotten pandan extract, but I'm not sure if it's as good as getting the leaves

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  2 роки тому +1

      Hi - and great idea :) Added to the request list. Cheers! Adam

  • @noonereallymattersbutcats9674
    @noonereallymattersbutcats9674 3 роки тому

    I found dried lemon grass, do I need to rehydrate it?

  • @doreencharles2383
    @doreencharles2383 4 роки тому

    It was helpful.. Thank you!

  • @bertintowncenter1
    @bertintowncenter1 7 років тому

    Good Information ! Thank You !

  • @Sorrrrrryishotyou
    @Sorrrrrryishotyou 3 роки тому

    Great content. This was probably the third video I found but this was the most descriptive. I appreciate all the camera shots. Subscribed!

  • @carmendawnallan8871
    @carmendawnallan8871 6 років тому +2

    Lemongrass Is,Delicious. 😊

  • @KlauBen612
    @KlauBen612 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for that Video. I learnd something. Great Channel btw :-)

  • @gloriaa3652
    @gloriaa3652 6 років тому

    I grow it in summer but here it never gets to the stalk stage before first frost. I am stuck with just the grassy part, and lots of that. Is there any point in that or is it the part you say has no flavor?

  • @GaryGrumbles
    @GaryGrumbles 4 роки тому

    Is using the leaf part bad? Ie, not just the stalk
    Thanks!

  • @Maggie-Gardener-Maker
    @Maggie-Gardener-Maker 4 роки тому

    I'm thinking the root end can be put in a glass of water and roots will grow, then plant in garden. Lemon grass is a perennial in zones 4-9 of USA. It can also be grown in a pot and moved in doors when freezing temps happen.

  • @carollsultana2880
    @carollsultana2880 6 років тому

    I grow lemon grass and its a healthy strong bush. I used them for cooking, however, I noticed that it has fine white powder on them, the deeper layers that I tried to clean and wash, the more that I found. I wondered what the powder is? and is it normal in lemon grass. I would appreciate if you advice me what to do. Thanks

  • @crownrizla3168
    @crownrizla3168 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @nickyl8475
    @nickyl8475 5 років тому

    I didn't know. But I had my lemon grass sitting in the fridge for 2 weeks. Is it gonna be okay to use?

  • @k1r10n
    @k1r10n 7 років тому

    you can use and random bits like root etc in tea mixes

  • @rdelino
    @rdelino 3 роки тому

    Can I use lemongrass paste to marinate tofu?

  • @Kloud9Ceramics
    @Kloud9Ceramics 7 років тому

    Hi Pailin, I love all of your videos. Can you make some videos on the various chili sauces? I've seen multiple chili sauces at Thai restaurants, like satay, chili oil, chili in fish sauce, and chili in vinegar.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  7 років тому

      I actually do have one that touches on that already in the "condiments" video, but it prob needs a refresh. Thanks!

  • @romitatvm9001
    @romitatvm9001 6 років тому

    hey Pai,
    I have a very very important question, in India we don't get fresh lemongrass but we have got lemongrass oil, or u can say essential lemongrass oil. So can we use that? If yes then how????

  • @tigergold999
    @tigergold999 4 роки тому

    Help! I'm a little confused! My wife made a Thai dish last week which called for a lemongrass confit to be added to the recipe. What exactly is a lemongrass confit, and how do I make one?

  • @rauldelcastillo4035
    @rauldelcastillo4035 7 років тому

    Excellent! Now you're obliged to do ALL the basic ingredients...the trinities of this and the trinities of that.. we'll be seeing more of you then!😊 keep it comin'... you're spreading good cheer! The world needs that!🙄 cheers!

  • @nokamunta1900
    @nokamunta1900 Рік тому

    A good day to you Ms.Pailin. Is this the same as lab mu or lad mu? I forgot the name of this thai food and it isone if my favorite. And it doesn't have curry taste. It is somebow a mix of soury and spicy taste. Usually I buy it along the street. I hope you could do a video about this. Thank you very much

  • @13chaks
    @13chaks 7 років тому +3

    Oh pai can you make a video of your own version of laksa :)

  • @jomercer21113
    @jomercer21113 Рік тому

    I wonder if lemon verbena or lemon balm herb would be good substitutes.

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  Рік тому

      Hi Adam here! I think you're going to have to ask her that one directly as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old (as per her note above). You can check out options to get hold of her here hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!

  • @reemfathima9073
    @reemfathima9073 7 років тому +1

    hi pailin , please make a video on palm sugar.

    • @joojoomt
      @joojoomt 7 років тому

      reem fathima yes!

  • @nrawson66
    @nrawson66 7 років тому

    Thank you for this!!! Could you do s video on how to make lemongrass tea?

  • @codedecode878
    @codedecode878 2 роки тому

    can you ferment it or make vinegar or lemongrass wine or anything like that?

    • @PailinsKitchen
      @PailinsKitchen  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Adam here - and I have no idea myself, so if you want to ask her that one directly rather that put it out to the community (as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old as per her note above), you can check out all the options to get hold of her at hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!

  • @linnetmbotto7212
    @linnetmbotto7212 7 років тому

    Thank you Pailin