Different types of preparation
Wash the stems well before preparing them and pat the lemongrass dry with an absorbent kitchen towel.
- Cut off the root end.
- Remove the outer leaves.
- The lemongrass can be cooked in large pieces or split lengthways and removed from the food before serving.
- Squeeze with a plating iron, this releases the lemongrass more aromatic substances.
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The white lower part of the lemongrass, the bulb, is less tough than the green parts of the leaf. Finely cut, it gives sauces, dips and marinades an interesting flavor.
You don't have to throw away the tough outer leaves. When quartered, they make attractive skewers on which you can put fish fillet or strips of chicken breast for grilling or roasting. Due to the heat during the cooking process, the lemongrass releases the fine aromas that penetrate the meat and give it a wonderfully fresh note.
Aromatic tea
Lemongrass tea is a wonderful thirst quencher in the warm season because of its slightly sour taste. In addition to essential oils, the spice contains citral, myrcene and bitter substances and is considered an effective natural medicine in its homeland.
Lemongrass tea is widely used in Asia for:
- Febrile illnesses
- Infections in the mouth and throat
- Summer flu
Exotic lemongrass oil
You can easily make this seasoning oil yourself and use it to refine salads or sauces. Heat half a liter of oil and let four to five crushed lemongrass stalks soak in the hot oil for a few minutes. Fill the oil with the stems into a bottle and let it rest for a few days before using.
Lemongrass: The secret weapon against mosquitoes
The spice plant is a proven and gentle means of repelling mosquitoes. Citronella oil is therefore contained in many vegetable repellets. If you grind fresh lemongrass leaves, the essential oils will also be released. Put the leaves on a plate and place it on the bedside table, this will reliably keep the small bloodsuckers away for some time.
Tips & Tricks
Lemongrass can be wrapped in newspaper and stored in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator for several weeks.
