Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYoung's Café Vietnamese Cuisine🌶️lemongrass Recipe

🌶️lemongrass Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A herbal plant indigenous to Indochina Peninsula with a lemony spicy flavor.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lemongrass

    Trim the ends of the lemongrass stalks and remove the tough outer leaves. Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Boil the Lemongrass

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the prepared lemongrass pieces and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it brew for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sweeten the Mixture

    Stir in the sugar and honey until dissolved. Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain and Add Lime

    Strain the liquid into a pitcher to remove the lemongrass pieces. Stir in the lime juice.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the lemongrass drink warm or chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

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