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Lemongrass is also called citronella. It has a bright and fresh aroma of lemon and over 50 varieties. It is distributed mainly in the tropics and temperate zones. It is a perennial plant with long and sharp and tall leaves. From it the leaves in the ground part of the grass are used.
Lemongrass has many uses, but is most commonly used in cooking. It can be used both fresh and dried, and ground to a powder. If you want to bet on its bright aroma, it is best to use it fresh, because then it is best expressed.
To release the delicate light green stems of lemongrass are hammered with the blunt side of the knife. Only then is it used for cooking and for tea. In the preparation of some dishes, large pieces or whole stems are added to the food and removed when it is ready.
When powdered lemongrass, the aroma is lost. Powdered lemongrass is used for drinks. Store in the refrigerator, in plastic bags for 2-3 weeks, and in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Lemongrass is most popular in Indian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisines. In Africa and Latin America, it is mainly used to make tea. It is suitable for soups, fish, seafood and poultry. Not recommended for game preparation.
It goes well with oysters, St. John's wort, basil, crabs, mussels, hot peppers. In the most exotic recipes it is combined with anchovies, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, onions.
In addition to cooking, lemongrass is extremely popular in cosmetics. Essential oil is extracted from it, which is extremely useful in the treatment of flu, colds, fatigue, stress, repels insects and more.
In addition to being extremely useful, lemongrass is also easy for cultivation. You can even plant it at home. This is done from tufts. At the market you will find it in small bundles of several sticks or planted in a pot.
When buying lemongrass, bet on hard stalks and use only their white, fleshier part. The exterior peels, especially if there are injured leaves.
To use as a spice, cut very finely, or into long sticks that are easy to remove - the grass is quite tough and should not remain in the dish. For tea, chop finely and mash in a mortar to release the essential oils.
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