Authentic Thai Recipe Ingredient: Lemon grass Lemon grass ตะไคร้ (Takhrai; Da cry) Lemon grass (called Takhrai in Thai) is used extensively in many Thai dishes such as curries, spicy soups and salads. Browse Ingredients by Category: VegetablesHerbs and Spices (Fresh)Herbs and Spices (Dry)Roots and RhizomesMeat and PoultryFish and SeafoodMushrooms and FungiFlowers and Tree LeavesFruits and NutsStaple FoodsChili Pastes and CurriesSauces and CondimentsInsects