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Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus

Common names: Lemon Grass, takrai (Thailand), sereh (Indonesia)

Growing
Lemon Grass has a bulb-like base with stalks and both can be used in cooking.  To grow Lemon Grass, plant in well drained soil and keep moist, not wet.  When stalks are tall, you can take a bulb out for cooking

Uses
Used with fish dishes and in soups and sauces

Comments from Your Host,   Brad
Although known primarily for its' use in Southeast Asian cooking, Lemon Grass is becoming more popular in many dishes prepared throughout the world.  Some gourmet markets are carrying both fresh and dried lemon grass now.  There is nothing like the scent and, more particularly, the taste of Lemon Grass; think of lemon zest with a splash of ginger and you have it.  Like Bay Leaf, remove most of the pieces from your cuisine but leave some leaves (no pun intended) for drama!

Recipes using Lemon Grass:

Chicken and Coconut Soup

Tomato and Lemon Grass Salsa

Baked Chicken with Lemon Grass

 

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