This is the next closest lemongrass substitute in terms of flavor. The fresh lemon zest provides citrus notes of lemongrass.

If you want to enjoy bergamot lemons throughout the year, preserve them by thinly slicing (remove seeds but keep the peel) ...

For the lemon glaze, mix together the lemon juice, zest and icing sugar ... as the glaze will prevent it from drying out. You can substitute lemon with other citrus fruits – try orange or ...

If you can’t buy lemongrass, then substitute lemon zest. Lemongrass stalks can be lightly crushed and added to dishes such as curry during cooking; these are always removed before serving.