2006-07-13 09:23:04 · 11 answers · asked by Gone fishin' 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
I have been in the same dilemna myself making some Tom Yum Gai and I used the stalks of a bunch of cilantro and some lemon peel. I minced the cilantro stalks and bruised the lemon peel with the flat of a meat mallet. The flavor wasn't exactly the same but it was still really good.
2006-07-13 09:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Portuguese Prognosticator 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, lemon grass tastes entirely different than lemon zest. Lemon grass has much more of a complex flavor, which you will not attain by using lemon zet. Hard to explain, but think of trying to substitute salt for garlic.......get what I mean?
And by the way, if you happen to live in a remote area or a metro area where not too many asians live, try buying lemongrass in a tube. I've personally never used it, but I've seen lemongrass paste available in a tube (like pre-packaged wasabi) which at least I would think tastes more like fresh lemongrass than does lemon zest. I'm sure the tube variety is also available to buy online.
2006-07-14 05:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by Hungry707 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon grass has an herby lemon flavor, while lemon of course just tastes like lemon. A substitute would be parsley and lemon zest.
2006-07-13 16:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by puck_in_ms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon grass is not lemon at all, it's a type of grass. I grow it in my yard, and I use the base of the stalk . The flavor is much more subtle than lemon zest, which is intense.
2006-07-18 17:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by busy_kona_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon Grass has a unique flavor and the zest won't cut it.
2006-07-13 16:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is not the same at all. Lemon grass has a distictive flavour. Its available at any grocery store in the asian section. The brand name "Thai" carries it. It really makes a dish special.
2006-07-13 16:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Lo Lo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no lemon grass has a stronger flavor to it
2006-07-13 16:26:20 · answer #7 · answered by Revolten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but they had slightly different flavors, so be prepared for that. also, the oil in the zest will be stronger so use a bit less.
2006-07-13 16:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by sparkydog_1372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing stopping you from doing it, but you're not going to get the same result. Lemongrass has a very distict flavour.
2006-07-13 16:27:17 · answer #9 · answered by buxinator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they're both very different, but if you're desperate, I suppose it's worth a try.
2006-07-13 16:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by Supernan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋