How to eat lemongrass

Can lemongrass be eaten?

Lemongrass is one of the common herbs. Its leaves have a strong lemon scent, so it is also called lemongrass. In fact, the existence of lemongrass in South Asia and Southeast Asia is a bit like chicken essence and MSG in our country, which is used as a seasoning in cooking. The aroma of citronella can also be used to extract essential oils, which can be used as medicinal essential oils and as room fragrances.

Several common ways to eat lemongrass

Can cook porridge

Lemongrass is often used to cook porridge in summer because of its unique aroma. It can prevent heatstroke and increase appetite with its unique lemon scent.

Make tea

First cut the lemongrass into 1-2 cm pieces, rub it with your hands and then brew it with hot water. The unique lemon scent of lemongrass will be released to the maximum, and the tea has a refreshing fragrance, which has the effect of refreshing the mind, dispelling cold and curing colds.

Making spices

It is often used as a condiment in South Asia and Southeast Asia, and is paired with other meaty foods such as chicken and fish, which is very delicious. When the aroma of the two is combined, your taste buds can get the ultimate enjoyment when tasting. Compared with chicken essence, the biggest feature of lemongrass is that it is a pure natural seasoning, does not contain chemical substances, and is harmless to the human body.

Lemongrass dishes

Lemongrass soy sauce chicken, lemongrass pork belly, lemongrass sweet and spicy fish, lemongrass curry chicken wings, lemongrass grilled chicken wings, lemongrass blanched shrimps, lemongrass casserole chicken, lemongrass lemon tea, etc.

If you happen to have a lemongrass plant at home, you are in for a treat. Not only does it save the cost of seasoning, but it is also beneficial to your health, killing two birds with one stone.