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Lemongrass substitutes

Out of lemongrass? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Lemon zest is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Lemon zestbest pick

    Delivers the citrus aroma lemongrass brings.

    1 tbsp zest per stalk

  2. 02
    Kaffir lime leaf

    Bright citrus-floral note for Thai dishes.

    to taste

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.