Lemongrass Dried, Premium Quality, Free P&P to The UK (50g)

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It also has a touch of mint which can make an interesting addition to the flavor profile of any dish you prepare. Avoid anything dry-looking, or with brown patches, as these are signs that lemongrass is past its best. Other herbs and spices that work well with lemongrass include cilantro, ginger, honey, garlic, lime leaves, turmeric, chives, basil, parsley, and thyme. It doesn’t lose its flavour when cooked for long periods of time, making it a welcome addition to slow-cooked dishes like stews and curries.

The citral compound found in lemongrass can act as a natural insect repellant along with its botanical cousin, citronella. However if it’s the first time you’re using a particular blend of Kroeung I recommend that you take the slow approach I’ve outlined previously.But it does retain some of the complexity of the fresh variety, and it is a solid option for simmering in soups and curries. According to a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, lemongrass contains several antioxidants, which can help scavenge free radicals in your body that may cause disease.

If you’re making a soup or broth, slice the stalk into three-inch sections, then use a mortar or mallet to bash each one in turn, until you see the stalk slightly split open. It’s also understated, with quite a light flavour that elevates a dish, without overpowering the other ingredients. Kroeung is another name for lemongrass paste that is made from chopped stalks of lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, garlic, salt, galangal, and turmeric powder.Jo Pratt blends authentic ingredients into a quick homemade paste that forms the base of her Thai green chicken curry.

Once you have it finely chopped or minced, you can add it to sauces, marinades, curry pastes, fillings for spring rolls, and dressings. Start with one teaspoon powder per lemongrass stalk, but be sure to taste as you go to make sure you’re getting that lemony-ginger bite,” Payumo advises. The bulb, leaves and most of the stem are too tough and fibrous to be used in cooking, with the only edible part of the plant being the tender part of the bottom third of the stem. Since lemongrass is a natural diuretic, if you drink enough of it, you’re likely to drop some pounds. It’s one of the ingredients used to make Thai curry paste , alongside a mix of other herbs and spices including chillies, coriander root, garlic and shallots.

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