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Lemongrass is a perennial grass that comes from the family of Poaceae. It is used for its fragrant and citrus flavour from its leaves and stalks.

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Lemongrass provides a subtle citrus flavour to many cuisines. It has a lemon - lime taste with a hint of ginger flavour.

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There are more than 50 types of lemongrass but the type most used in cooking is ornamental lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus). This type of lemongrass gives a lemony aroma and taste to dishes. Other types of lemngrass include Citronella which is used in cosmetics and perfumes, Java Citonella which is a yellow or red - purplish colour and East Indian Lemongrass which has a lemon flavour with ginger undertones.

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Lemongrass' leaves and oil are used to make medicines. It is used as a fragrance in soaps and is also used cosmetics and in vitamin A. Lemongrass can relieve pain, reduce fever and stimulate uterus and menstrual flow. This herb also has antioxidant properties.

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Lemongrass is widely used in Asian savoury cuisines and is native to India. It is also used in  drinks. Lemongrass brings a fresh, citrus flavour to cuisines.

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- Thrives in full sun
- Plant seeds in rich, well - drained soil
- during the process of growing, provide a steady supply of moisture for best growth
- If growing several lemongrass in one bed, then space plants 24 inches apart
-As lemongrass grows tall, be sure to place pots in a wind - protected place.
-Lemongrass is a herb that grows very well in hot, tropical climates. In winter, the herb will slow down its growth.

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Choosing: When buying fresh, the stalks should feel heavy with no bruising. If the stalks are light then the lemongrass is dried out.

Preparing: If using whole then, slice the very bottom of the stalk and peel off the dried layers.
If chopping or pounding then, use only the bottom seven or eight as the rest of the stalk is not edible.

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- Lemongrass curry and shrimp
www.bonappetit.com

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-Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

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Lemongrass takes approximately 100 days to fully grow and can reproduce from stalks.

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