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

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Lemongrass tea is generally a safe and healthy herbal drink. It’s easy to grow or find at most natural food stores. Animal and laboratory research has shown that lemongrass has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Lemongrass may also help protect your stomach lining and improve your lipid profile. Wrap the lemongrass with a plastic wrapper and place it in a sealed jar, double freezer bag, or a plastic freezer container. Doing this prevents the lemongrass from getting dry or absorbing any existing odors from the freezer. Lay one half of the stem flat side down on the cutting board and dice it with your knife, pushing the lemongrass under the knife each time you raise it, rather than moving the knife along the length of the stem. Growing lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus) is less expensive than frequently purchasing fresh lemongrass stalks at a grocery store. It is also easy to grow and harvest from a home garden.

FernandesC, et al. (2012). Investigation of the mechanisms underlying thegastroprotective effect of Cymbopogon Citratus essential oil. DOI: When experimenting with herbal drinks, you will realize that lemongrass can be used in a lot of wonderful recipes with pear, cucumber, chili peppers, and coconut milk. Lemongrass normally comes as a whole stalk, but it can be dried out to use later. It’s a great lemongrass stalk substitute when you’re cooking. Other herbs and spices that work well with lemongrass include cilantro, ginger, honey, garlic, lime leaves, turmeric, chives, basil, parsley, and thyme.

Place the lemongrass on a cutting board, then take a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife and remove the top of the stem, so you are left with only the bottom 7-8cm, then also remove the lower 1.5cm, so you are left with only the tenderest part of the stem. Due to the therapeutic benefits of lemongrass, it is found in a wide range of tea blends, especially in green tea variants. Fresh lemongrass is more flavorful than dried, so it is best to use it when it is available. However, you can also use dried lemongrass for most recipes. That’s fair enough, but how can you do that? The good news is that you can freeze lemongrass for up to 6 months without compromising its quality! As compared to lemongrass, it’s a bit stronger in taste and fragrance. So, use it with care. How much To Use?

Add deep cuts to each lemon vertically without cutting the base, sprinkle salt, and put them tightly in a jar. After leaving at room temperature, put it in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. How much To Use? If you’re at the grocery store and need to find a lemongrass replacement because they ran out, I’ll also help you find the right one for whatever you’re cooking. You can hang your lemongrass stalks in the attic, on a hook in the pantry, or in any warm, dry place that is well ventilated. You don’t want to hang them in direct sunlight or they will lose their flavor. Leave them hanging for one to two weeks until they feel crunchy. The advantages to this method are that it is easy and costs virtually nothing. The disadvantage is that it takes longer than other methods. 2. Drying lemongrass in the oven Take a look at some of the ways that you can dry lemongrass. How to Dry Lemongrass 1. Air drying lemongrass Cut the outer leaves and top part of the lemongrass.You’ll only need the bottom part for cooking. However, this is not to say that the top parts don’t carry any purpose. You can use them to make tea or bag up to use in marinades.If you store it right, lemongrass will pretty much last forever. Wrapped loosely in a towel, the stalks will stay fresh and flavorful for a few weeks in the fridge. Otherwise, they’ll do just fine in the freezer, either uncut or pre-prepped. Try portioning minced, pounded, or grated grass into an empty ice tray for no-fuss future use. Dried and powdered lemongrass should be kept in sealed containers and out of the light.