Herb
Stalk
Lemongrass stalk is the structural stem used when tender, or discarded when fibrous. Peel strings if tough, cook until just tender, or use trimmings in stock when clean. Wipe pans of excess fat before deglazing if you want a bright sauce.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.76 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 24.4 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.94 g
- Dietary Fibre 4.05 g
- Total Sugars 0.95 g
- Complex / starch 1.01 g
- Protein 3.03 g
- Water 81.7 g
- Energy 40.6 kcal
- Water 81.7 g
- Carbohydrates 6.94 g
- Protein 3.03 g
- Fat 0.76 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 346 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.92 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 70.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.71 mg
- Vitamin K 254 µg
- Minerals 344 mg
- Major Minerals 342 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.92 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.36 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 70.1 · vitamin-e: 1.71 · vitamin-k: 254.1 ·
Minerals
Stalk of Lemongrass: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for lemongrass finishes and infusions, including named stalk portions.
Herb gardens and spice trades supplied lemongrass for seasoning and medicine alike, including named stalk portions.
Chefs insisted on fresh aromatic quality for lemongrass finishes and infusions, including named stalk portions.