Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Lemongrass

Top flavour pairings and recipes for lemongrass, according to analysis of thousands of recipes.

Zesty aroma and eucalyptol notes are at the forefront of lemongrass's flavour profile, but identifying its perfect partner requires exploring its subtle nuances. We need to study the complex interplay of notes that reside within its bouquet, such as resin, ginger, and hints of cedar, and understand how the notes affect each other and which notes they go well with.

To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our findings reveal, for instance, how pork rind's porcine tones can enrich lemongrass, or how asparagus's methanethiol notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the medicinal aroma.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like floral, herbal, and woody, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Flavour Code

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Eucalyptus Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of eucalyptus is strongly associated with the flavour of asparagus. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a asparagus flavour when pairing with the eucalyptol notes of lemongrass.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing lemongrass with asparagus.

Harmonious Flavours Of Lemongrass

Just as our analysis revealed that eucalyptus and asparagus flavour accents are often combined, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in lemongrass. E.g. the lemony notes of lemongrass are often used with peachy and lychee notes.

The aroma notes complementary to the various notes of lemongrass can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of pork rind offers many of the aromas complementary to lemongrass, including porcine and fatty notes. Because the flavour profile of pork rind has many of the of the features that are complementary to lemongrass, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of pork rind across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with lemongrass.

Recipes That Pair Lemongrass With Pork Rind

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of lemongrass, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of lemongrass, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the notes complementary to lemongrass.

What To Drink With Lemongrass

The ovine notes in pecorino make it a perfect pairing with lemongrass. Likewise, the ovine flavours in oat milk create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of lemongrass below.

Which Fruit Go With Lemongrass?

Choose fruit that resonate with its pungency or embrace its medicinal aroma. Avocado offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Plum add a gentle, oniony brightness, while raisin introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace fruit that harmonise with lemongrass's spiciness. The addition of fig, with its subtle raisin notes, can complement the ginger beautifully. Apricot jam bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while persimmon lends a dried-fruit sweetness.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Lemongrass), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.