This is the next closest lemongrass substitute in terms of flavor. The fresh lemon zest provides citrus notes of lemongrass. The arugula leaves give off herbaceous notes to mimic a subtle ginger-like ...

For recipes that need the citrusy punch of lemongrass, I find lemon zest to be a quick substitute. One teaspoon of lemon zest can typically serve as an alternative for one stalk of lemongrass.

Lemon zest — shavings of the bright yellow, outermost portion of the rind — is extremely versatile, and a small sprinkle goes a long way in adding a pop of lemon flavor to a dish. Because the ...