"BubbaBob" wrote in message
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"James Silverton" wrote:


For someone who only cooks Thai food occasionally, there are two
problems with lemon grass, IMHO. Fresh lemon grass certainly
seems best but one usually has to buy it in excessively large
quantities. Dried lemon grass is probably the most practical
alternative but, like most dried spices, it loses its savor and
many stores are not particularly conscientious about moving old
stock.



Lately I've been finding jars of frozen chopped lemon grass at the
local 99 store. It's every bit as good as fresh.

Interesting! I must look out for it.

Thanks also "Frogleg" (!). I have not seen single stalks of lemon grass
locally but you are right that some Asian markets have it. I must look for
it.

Jim.