Where to Buy Lemongrass. Look for lemongrass in the herb section of your supermarket. Lemongrass can be sold in long stalks that you chop yourself, short stocks in a plastic container, or as a jarred or bottled paste.

Dishes with Thai Lemongrass Thai Massaman Chicken Curry – Massaman paste is made before making the curry and lemongrass is added with the spices. Thai Green Curry – Tender parts of lemon grass are removed and minced before adding. Vietnamese noodles salad with beef – Tender centers of lemongrass are finely chopped.

Masterclass tells shoppers that when looking for quality lemongrass, avoid leaves that look dried, feel soft, or have any browning. Instead, the fronds should look vigorously green, feel appropriately heavy, and have a firm quality to them.

What to Look for When Buying Lemongrass. Culinary lemongrass stalks resemble grass, with long, thick, green leaves and yellow-white stems.