Sharp, fresh, bitter-candy citrus aroma with light hints of almonds, citrus taste. A unique spice is lemongrass, which is very popular in Asian cuisine, adding to soups, sauces, curries, marinades.
Useful properties of lemongrass
Lemongrass, in addition to saturating the body with useful microelements and a complex of vitamins, removes toxins, helps to rejuvenate the body. Regular consumption of lemongrass improves memory, helps to avoid symptoms of overwork, overcome insomnia.
Improves blood circulation, eliminates runny nose, increases the efficiency of metabolic processes in the body. Used to prevent varicose veins. It has cosmetic properties: it narrows pores, helps to cope with inflammation, acne and other skin diseases, removes toxins.
How to use lemongrass
Fresh lemongrass is used in Asian and Oriental cuisines. In such cases, the fleshy part of the fresh stem is suitable. It is added to soups, to meat, fish dishes. For example, if shrimp are stewed with lemongrass, they will become very tender and with a pleasant, delicate aroma.
Lemongrass is popular in Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese cuisine. The stems are added to the famous tom yum soup. Seasoning perfectly complements soups, meat and fish dishes, sauces, combined with seafood. Pieces of meat are strung on the stems and barbecue is prepared.
