Lemongrass is a Southeast Asian herb used in various cuisines across the world but notably in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Unlike other herbs which tend to be small, delicate and leafy, lemongrass is a tall sturdy stalk herb with several layers.

This herb has a pungent lemony, herbaceous, and sweetly floral flavor that works well with both sweet and savory foods and beverages. Some people say that its aroma is reminiscent of citronella. This is no coincidence because the two plants are closely related.

One misconception about lemongrass is that it's sour. Well, It's not. This delightful, zingy herb is actually used for its aroma, which is citrussy, lemony and, unsurprisingly, grassy.