Lemongrass is such a wonderful flavor--not really lemony or grassy, but fresh, tart and fragrant. It has been a favorite of mine since I first had stir fried tofu and lemongrass at the neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant many years ago.
Lemongrass stalks, with long, luxurious tops
I never tried to make the dish until a couple of years ago, but was fortunate to find a recipe that is reasonably easy, and also quite healthy, with onions, garlic, and turmeric. Chop everything up, marinate the tofu for about an hour, then throw it all in the pan to stir fry. Peanuts go on as a garnish and provide a satisfying crunch.
FYI, the Asian market in North Austin has much prettier lemongrass than the sad, dried out specimens at Central Market.
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