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Ingredient identity

Tender white lemongrass hearts

bagian putih serai yang muda

soft citrus rings that can be eaten raw

Tender white lemongrass hearts

Identify and use it

What this ingredient does.

Use the market names and recipe-specific role to identify it and understand how it behaves in the dish.

English name

Tender white lemongrass hearts

Use this name when searching English-language shops and recipe labels.

Bahasa & market names

bagian putih serai yang muda

Show this name to an Indonesian grocer or market seller.

Function in the dish

soft citrus rings that can be eaten raw

Its importance can change by recipe; check the linked recipe before swapping or omitting it.

Storage

fresh

Buy close to cooking day; refrigerate herbs and aromatics loosely wrapped so they stay fragrant.

Substitution decision

What can change, and what should not.

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No alternative recorded

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Check before you replace it

  • Discard dry outer layers and the green top; thick green rings stay woody.

Melbourne and Jakarta

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A merchant listing can confirm the name, form, pack, or shopping route. It is not live inventory, so recheck the cited source before travelling or relying on delivery.

Melbourne

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Jakarta

Product and delivery options vary by address and neighbourhood.

Broader search fallbacks

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Recipe-specific guidance

See what it changes in the dish.

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