Enjoy the citrus-like flavor and aroma of fresh lemongrass in these Southeast Asian–inspired recipes
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Cooking with fresh lemongrass
Lemongrass contains citrol, the same flavor component that's in lemon zest, and has a similarly citrus-like flavor and aroma that's especially prized in Southeast Asian cuisines.
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Chicken Laksa
This recipe is perfect when you want to impress your globe-trotting dinner guests.
Mussels' rich taste of the sea goes beautifully with spicy-sweet curries like this one. You can also make the dish with littleneck clams—or both mussels and clams. You'll want a loaf of crusty bread or a pot of jasmine rice on hand to sop up the sauce.